Healthcare Assistant Ophthalmology

Practice Plus Group; Brixton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Healthcare Assistant in Brixton. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) involves supporting nursing staff and delivering high-quality patient care. Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and possess good communication skills. The role offers flexible shifts, opportunities for career development, and a supportive work environment. A full, clean driver's license is required, and ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Benefits

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Varied career development opportunities

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of Healthcare Assistant duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to receive and communicate information accurately.
• Flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to nursing staff and multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure treatment rooms are stocked and tidy.
• Accurate record keeping of patient information.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for making the patient journey as comfortable as possible we have just the role for you.

Working as a Health Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Rochdale you’ll provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment. This will involve working with our Ophthalmic Nurses in outpatients and theatre.

Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week.

Applicants would need a full and clean drivers licence as some travel to mobile units may require and ophthalmology experience would be preferred but is not essential.

For a virtual tour of one of our many mobile sites across Preston sites and to find out a little more about what we do within Ophthalmology hospital please see the videos below.

What you'll be doing

To provide support to the nursing team and other members of the multidisciplinary team for the delivery of high standard care to patients, in a safe and caring environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical staff in the promotion of efficient and effective use of resources.
• To ensure treatment rooms are adequately stocked, tidy and fit for purpose.
• Provide escort duties within the service as necessary at the discretion of the nurse in charge.
• Participating fully as a team member sharing knowledge and information and therefore promoting a cohesive team.
• Accurately record up to date information on records ensuring that the department is promptly informed of any changes.
• Participate in the stock control and ordering of consumables within the clinical areas.
• To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the team.
• Respect privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers.
• Act as a chaperone as and when required.

What we'll look for in you

We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of team work and a good work ethic.

The ideal applicant will have

• You will have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake training to gain further clinical skills.
• Experience or a good understanding of a HCA duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
• The flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern.
• Ophthalmology experience is preferred.
• A full and clean drivers licence.

What you can expect in return

• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments.
• Varied career development opportunities.
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
• 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays.

If you have any questions, please email me [e-mail] or call 07971030100.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.