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Teresa Lines

Leamington Spa,Warwickshire

Summary

Experienced diabetic eye screener with nearly six years of expertise in retinopathy pathology, including first and second disease grading. Demonstrates exceptional accuracy with a recent intergrader report showing a Cohen's Kappa of 7.2, an overall agreement of 82.6%, and sensitivity and specificity rates of 94.39% and 100%, respectively. Consistently achieves high turnaround times, with TAT scores of 95%, 98%, and 88% over the past three months. Committed to delivering precise assessments and maintaining the highest standards in diabetic eye screening and grading.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Retinal screener/grader

In health group
Rugby, Warwickshire
04.2019 - Current

I currently run screening clinics for the collection of retinal images and I grade primary and secondary images.

Clinical support worker

NHS south Warwickshire
Warwick, Warwickshire
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
  • Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
  • Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
  • Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.

Teaching assistant in primary school

Warwick district council
Harbury, Warwickshire
04.2003 - 04.2018
  • Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
  • Monitored pupil behaviour during class time, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
  • Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
  • Supported student understanding through personal tutoring sessions after school hours when required.
  • Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
  • Incorporated technology into lessons improving children's ICT skills.
  • Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
  • Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.

Education

GCSEs - Multiple GCSEs including English Maths and Science

Campion high school
Leamington spa
09/1979 - 06/1984

NVQ Level 3 - Diabetic eye screening

Pearson edexcel
Rugby

NVQ Level 3 - Unit 21 detect retinal disease and classify retinopathy

Pearson edexcel
Rugby

Skills

I have been a diabetic eye screener for nearly 6 years and as such have built up a wealth of experience working with eyes and in particular retinopathy pathologyLast year I qualified as a grader and now undertake first and second disease grading

My recent intergrader report was as follows

Cohens Kappa 72

%upgraded 64%

% downgraded 123%

Overall agreement 826%

10% QA 74%

My TAT scores for recent few months

DEC 2024 95%

JAN 2025 98%

FEB 2025 88%

This gave me a sensitivity of 9439% and specificity of 100%

Affiliations

  • I enjoy painting crochet and more recently creative writing

Timeline

Retinal screener/grader

In health group
04.2019 - Current

Clinical support worker

NHS south Warwickshire
04.2018 - 04.2019

Teaching assistant in primary school

Warwick district council
04.2003 - 04.2018

GCSEs - Multiple GCSEs including English Maths and Science

Campion high school
09/1979 - 06/1984

NVQ Level 3 - Diabetic eye screening

Pearson edexcel

NVQ Level 3 - Unit 21 detect retinal disease and classify retinopathy

Pearson edexcel
Teresa Lines