Medical Retina Virtual Image reporter

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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.

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

• 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

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

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

We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

• Access to the NHS pension plan
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service
• Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services
• Extensive benefits and support, including:
• Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme
• Home electronics scheme
• Cycle to work scheme – subject to eligibility criteria
• Car lease salary sacrifice scheme – subject to eligibility criteria
• Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport
• Flexible working options and family and carer‑friendly policies
• Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality
• Career progression, training and support

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