Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (English Language and Mathematics are desirable) or HND or Level 2 NVQ (literacy and numeracy desirable) or equivalent education in a relevant Healthcare subject or photography, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Commitment to continuous learning/evidence of CPD
• A good standard of general education

Desirable

• Diploma in Health Screening
• Professional qualification – medical photography

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Health or social care experience
• Multi-disciplinary team working
• Direct patient contact / customer-facing role
• Understanding of the importance of following processes/guidelines
• Interest in photography and/or screening services

Desirable

• Practical photography
• Ophthalmology experience
• Experience of quality systems and processes.
• Understanding of diabetic eye disease
• Anatomy of the eye
• Understanding of diabetes

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Team Worker
• Computer literate – esp Windows packages
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good level of manual dexterity
• Ability to work methodically and demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Sympathetic attitude towards patients
• Good communication skills
• Responsible attitude towards patient confidentiality

Desirable

• Awareness of manual handling guidelines
• Understanding of importing/exporting data via networks

Other

Essential

• Normal colour vision to complete assessments involving the use of software to review retina images in specific colours.
• Full driving licence essential as there will be a requirement to drive a light goods vehicle daily, provided by PHW Trust.
• Flexible approach to hours of work, Ability to travel throughout Wales with overnight stays

Desirable

• Experience in driving Light goods vehicles (LGV)
• Welsh language speaker

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 06 May 2026