About this role
Job summary Corporate Grader ROG, Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) Location: Middlewich/Remote
Join our national Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) and play a vital role in supporting early diagnosis and improving outcomes for patients with long-term conditions. Working in partnership with NHS Trusts, commissioning organisations and GP practices, our services help deliver high-quality, patient-focused care across the UK.
The Role
As a Corporate Retinal Grader, youll be part of our central grading team, delivering accurate, consistent and high-quality diabetic retinal grading across multiple programmes. Your work will directly support clinical decision-making and help ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care.
Main duties of the job Provide first, second, arbitration, referral outcome (ROG) and OCT grading in line with NDESP guidance (as signed off by the Clinical Lead) Complete relevant units of the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners and undertake monthly EQA grading tests Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings and continuous professional development activities Become an expert user of Spectra Maintain strict data security and confidentiality standards at all times Follow all grading protocols, ensuring regular review for ongoing compliance Contribute to performance improvement through feedback, competency assessments and proficiency testing Communicate effectively with colleagues using MS Teams, email and other systems
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 ROG, Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP)
Location: Middlewich/Remote
Join our national Diabetic Eye Screening Programme (DESP) and play a vital role in supporting early diagnosis and improving outcomes for patients with long-term conditions. Working in partnership with NHS Trusts, commissioning organisations and GP practices, our services help deliver high-quality, patient-focused care across the UK.
Please note, the closing date for applications is Friday 29th May.
The Role
As a Corporate Retinal Grader, youll be part of our central grading team, delivering accurate, consistent and high-quality diabetic retinal grading across multiple programmes. Your work will directly support clinical decision-making and help ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care.
What Youll Do Provide first, second, arbitration, referral outcome (ROG) and OCT grading in line with NDESP guidance (as signed off by the Clinical Lead) Complete relevant units of the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners and undertake monthly EQA grading tests Attend and actively participate in MDT meetings and continuous professional development activities Become an expert user of Spectra Maintain strict data security and confidentiality standards at all times Follow all grading protocols, ensuring regular review for ongoing compliance Contribute to performance improvement through feedback, competency assessments and proficiency testing Communicate effectively with colleagues using MS Teams, email and other systems What Youll Bring Completed Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Diploma or Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners Signed off to grade at all levels, including ROG (and OCT where applicable) Strong attention to detail and ability to concentrate for extended periods A professional, empathetic and calm approach The ability to work both independently and as part of a team Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft packages and clinical systems A strong understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality Experience Required Grading across First, Second, Arbitration and ROG levels Working within a structured clinical or screening environment Using IT systems to manage and assess clinical data Collaborating within a team while also working autonomously
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Experience Essential
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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 details Employer name InHealth Group
Address Universal House, Erf Way
Middlewich
Cheshire
CW10 0QJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.inhealthgroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)