Medical Retina Virtual Image reporter

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Retina Virtual Image Reporter to join our team at the Eye Centre, Pinderfields Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality ophthalmic care through advanced image reporting and grading.

As part of our Ophthalmology service, you will work independently under the supervision of the Clinical Lead and Patient Service Manager to assess and report ophthalmic images in line with national and local protocols. Your expertise will be crucial in detecting sight‑threatening eye conditions, ensuring timely referrals, and supporting patient safety and outcomes.

• Perform high-level image grading and reporting, including diabetic eye disease and other retinal conditions.
• Provide quality assurance and lead audits to maintain national standards.
• Act as a resource for healthcare professionals, offering guidance and support.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, and research initiatives.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds Qualification for Diabetic Eye Screening (or equivalent)
• Recognised Assessor Qualification in Diabetic Eye Disease

Experience

• Extensive experience working autonomously at an advanced grader level within the specialist area
• Extensive clinical experience in diabetic eye screening
• Experience of Optos reporting
• Experience of Medisoft reporting
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience of audit, research, and evidence‑based care

• Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.