Job summary
Corporate Grader OCT, Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)
Location: Remote with occasional travel - occasional travel to the local programme office where appropriate.
Join our national Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) team and help improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes across the UK. InHealth supports more than 5 million patients every year, delivering high-quality screening and data solutions in partnership with NHS organisations.
In addition to the advertised salary, the role includes a £3000 bolt on annual payment for advanced grading.
Main duties of the job
As a Corporate Retinal Grader, youll be part of our central grading team, delivering accurate, high-quality diabetic retinal grading across all programmes. Your work will support clinical decision-making and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.
Provide first, second, arbitration, ROG and OCT grading following NDESP guidance
Complete relevant units of the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners and monthly EQA tests
Become an expert user of Spectra
Maintain excellent data security and follow all grading protocols
Participate in competency assessments and continuous improvement
Communicate clearly with colleagues and contribute to MDT meetings
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.
As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.
Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Corporate Grader OCT, Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)
Location: Remote with occasional travel - occasional travel to the local programme office where appropriate.
Join our national Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) team and help improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes across the UK. InHealth supports more than 5 million patients every year, delivering high-quality screening and data solutions in partnership with NHS organisations.
In addition to the advertised salary, the role includes a £3000 bolt on annual payment for advanced grading. The Role
As a Corporate Retinal Grader, youll be part of our central grading team, delivering accurate, high-quality diabetic retinal grading across all programmes. Your work will support clinical decision-making and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.
What Youll Do
-
Provide first, second, arbitration, ROG and OCT grading following NDESP guidance
-
Complete relevant units of the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners and monthly EQA tests
-
Become an expert user of Spectra
-
Maintain excellent data security and follow all grading protocols
-
Participate in competency assessments and continuous improvement
-
Communicate clearly with colleagues and contribute to MDT meetings
What Youll Bring
-
Completed Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Diploma or Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
-
Fully signed-off to grade at all levels, including OCT
-
Strong attention to detail and ability to focus for long periods
-
A professional, calm and empathetic approach
-
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-
Good IT skills and understanding of data protection
Why Join Us?
Youll be part of a supportive, dedicated team making a real difference to patients with long-term conditions. If youre conscientious, motivated and keen to grow your expertise, wed love to hear from you.
Please note, the closing date for applications is Friday 12th December.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Corporate Grader OCT, Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)
Location: Remote with occasional travel - occasional travel to the local programme office where appropriate.
Join our national Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) team and help improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes across the UK. InHealth supports more than 5 million patients every year, delivering high-quality screening and data solutions in partnership with NHS organisations.
In addition to the advertised salary, the role includes a £3000 bolt on annual payment for advanced grading. The Role
As a Corporate Retinal Grader, youll be part of our central grading team, delivering accurate, high-quality diabetic retinal grading across all programmes. Your work will support clinical decision-making and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time.
What Youll Do
-
Provide first, second, arbitration, ROG and OCT grading following NDESP guidance
-
Complete relevant units of the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners and monthly EQA tests
-
Become an expert user of Spectra
-
Maintain excellent data security and follow all grading protocols
-
Participate in competency assessments and continuous improvement
-
Communicate clearly with colleagues and contribute to MDT meetings
What Youll Bring
-
Completed Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Diploma or Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
-
Fully signed-off to grade at all levels, including OCT
-
Strong attention to detail and ability to focus for long periods
-
A professional, calm and empathetic approach
-
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-
Good IT skills and understanding of data protection
Why Join Us?
Youll be part of a supportive, dedicated team making a real difference to patients with long-term conditions. If youre conscientious, motivated and keen to grow your expertise, wed love to hear from you.
Please note, the closing date for applications is Friday 12th December.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Diploma or Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
- Fully signed-off to grade at all levels, including OCT
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus for long periods
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Diploma or Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners
- Fully signed-off to grade at all levels, including OCT
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus for long periods
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
