Trainee Health Screener in Kenilworth inKenilworth PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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So, what is Diabetic Eye Screening? Some people with diabetes develop serious complications with their eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. If they dont get this treated properly, it can lead to sight loss. Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. The eye screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes.
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Experience
in a caring environment or hospital background is preferable but not necessary, our screeners have come from all walks of life. If you are good with people and want to make a difference this could be the career for you. Starting as a screener you will be trained on the job and will be given all the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. Once trained there are a variety of opportunities to progress your career in Diabetic Eye Screening with salaries up to 45k:
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.
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Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,523 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
4651-1
Job location
s98-100 Shrubland StreetLeamington SpaKenilworthWarwickshireCV31 3BD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:Trainee Health ScreenerLocation:Leamington - The ideal location for a candidate would be Leamington, Warwick or Stratford upon Avon. A driving license and access to a car is essential for the role.
Salary
:£24,523 rising upon completion of your diploma Thanks for your initial interest in a career in Diabetic Eye Screening, we appreciate that not many people know what the role of a screener is, but hopefully throughout your application process youll have a better understanding.So, what is Diabetic Eye Screening? Some people with diabetes develop serious complications with their eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. If they dont get this treated properly, it can lead to sight loss. Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. The eye screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes.
Experience
in a caring environment or hospital background is preferable but not necessary, our screeners have come from all walks of life. If you are good with people and want to make a difference this could be the career for you. Starting as a screener you will be trained on the job and will be given all the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. Once trained there are a variety of opportunities to progress your career in Diabetic Eye Screening with salaries up to 45k:Screener / GraderArbitration GraderReferral Outcome GraderOCT examinerOCT graderSlit Lamp ExaminerTeam Leader/ManagementWho are we looking for?Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards the requirements of each individual patientSomeone who is happy to travel to our screening services in the Warwickshire areaAlthough we will provide full training, we are looking for individuals who are able to take detailed/up close pictures of the eye and remain composedPeople who consider themselves adaptable and possess the ability to think quickly and resolve problemsFlexible in their working week as occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a commitment to completing their Health Screener Diploma in the required timescaleThose looking for a career in a care profession in their next positionIndividuals who enjoy working with the public, are caring and have an in built need to help othersPeople who take pride in the level of customer service they offerFull driving licence and access to a car for travel to and from clinicsKey duties of a ScreenerEnsure that patients are made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening processUndertake the screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients)Basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to enable the best possible images are takenSafely administer the eye drops (to enlarge pupils), and undertake photographs ensuring correct field of viewIdentify any patients requiring urgent onward referral at the time of their screening appointmentMaintaining a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinicOur application processesWere really grateful that youve read this far, hopefully you now have a better understanding of the importance of a screeners job, not to worry if you have any further questions, well be able to answer them during the application process.If this is of interest, please hit apply! It may be an idea to have a look over our website prior to help when answering the questions.
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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.Employer
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So, what is Diabetic Eye Screening? Some people with diabetes develop serious complications with their eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. If they dont get this treated properly, it can lead to sight loss. Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. The eye screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes.
Main duties of the job
Experience
in a caring environment or hospital background is preferable but not necessary, our screeners have come from all walks of life. If you are good with people and want to make a difference this could be the career for you. Starting as a screener you will be trained on the job and will be given all the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. Once trained there are a variety of opportunities to progress your career in Diabetic Eye Screening with salaries up to 45k:
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.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,523 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
4651-1
Job location
s98-100 Shrubland StreetLeamington SpaKenilworthWarwickshireCV31 3BD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role:Trainee Health ScreenerLocation:Leamington - The ideal location for a candidate would be Leamington, Warwick or Stratford upon Avon. A driving license and access to a car is essential for the role.
Salary
:£24,523 rising upon completion of your diploma Thanks for your initial interest in a career in Diabetic Eye Screening, we appreciate that not many people know what the role of a screener is, but hopefully throughout your application process youll have a better understanding.So, what is Diabetic Eye Screening? Some people with diabetes develop serious complications with their eyes, called diabetic retinopathy. If they dont get this treated properly, it can lead to sight loss. Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes. The eye screening test can find eye problems before sight is affected. Pictures are taken of the back of the eyes to check for any changes.
Experience
in a caring environment or hospital background is preferable but not necessary, our screeners have come from all walks of life. If you are good with people and want to make a difference this could be the career for you. Starting as a screener you will be trained on the job and will be given all the skills and knowledge to complete your Health Screener Diploma. Once trained there are a variety of opportunities to progress your career in Diabetic Eye Screening with salaries up to 45k:Screener / GraderArbitration GraderReferral Outcome GraderOCT examinerOCT graderSlit Lamp ExaminerTeam Leader/ManagementWho are we looking for?Compassionate individuals who are empathetic towards the requirements of each individual patientSomeone who is happy to travel to our screening services in the Warwickshire areaAlthough we will provide full training, we are looking for individuals who are able to take detailed/up close pictures of the eye and remain composedPeople who consider themselves adaptable and possess the ability to think quickly and resolve problemsFlexible in their working week as occasional evening and weekend work may be required and a commitment to completing their Health Screener Diploma in the required timescaleThose looking for a career in a care profession in their next positionIndividuals who enjoy working with the public, are caring and have an in built need to help othersPeople who take pride in the level of customer service they offerFull driving licence and access to a car for travel to and from clinicsKey duties of a ScreenerEnsure that patients are made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout the screening processUndertake the screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients)Basic maintenance of the camera and equipment to enable the best possible images are takenSafely administer the eye drops (to enlarge pupils), and undertake photographs ensuring correct field of viewIdentify any patients requiring urgent onward referral at the time of their screening appointmentMaintaining a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinicOur application processesWere really grateful that youve read this far, hopefully you now have a better understanding of the importance of a screeners job, not to worry if you have any further questions, well be able to answer them during the application process.If this is of interest, please hit apply! It may be an idea to have a look over our website prior to help when answering the questions.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialPlease see
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DesirablePlease see
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Experience
EssentialPlease see
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Experience
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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.Employer
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