Band 3 Health Care Assistants

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital is seeking Health Care Assistants for its Ophthalmic Team in Liverpool. The role involves essential duties such as Visual Acuity assessments and intra-ocular pressure measurements. Candidates should have experience in a hospital environment, preferably at NVQ level 2, and demonstrate a commitment to high standards of patient care. This permanent position includes flexible working arrangements and aims at maintaining an effective patient flow for high volumes of patients.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital setting at Band 2.
• Demonstrated reputation for high standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform Visual Acuity assessments.
• Conduct Intra‑ocular Pressure measurements.
• Instill a variety of eyedrops, understanding their pharmaceutical value.
• Carry out Visual Field Assessments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships

Basic computer skills

Education

Willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3

Demonstrable experience working at NVQ level 2

Job description

Job Ref: 287-OPHT-68-25 | Site: Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full time (37.5 h/w) | Salary: £24,937 – £26,598 per annum (pro rata) | Closing: 05/01/2026 23:59

Job Overview

We have various hours for Band 3 Health Care Assistants within our Ophthalmic Team, which includes Ophthalmic Outpatients, A&E and Pre‑op Assessment Service. We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly, flexible and reliable individuals who can use initiative. This demanding role requires experience of working in a hospital setting, Band 2, and readiness to handle a fast‑paced patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Visual Acuity assessment
• Intra‑ocular Pressure measurement
• Instillation of a variety of eyedrops, understanding their pharmaceutical value
• Visual Field Assessment

Contribute to maintaining an effective patient flow by carrying out the above assessments efficiently and safely for a high volume of patients. Participate in and understand the specialist care required for our ophthalmic patients.

Person Specification

• Qualifications – Demonstrates willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
• Experience – Demonstrable experience in a hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
• Knowledge – Reputation for high standard of patient care
• Skills – Excellent communication skills; ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships; basic computer skills
• Other – Supportive of colleagues and patients

Benefits and Working For Us

Working for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, comprised of Aintree, Broadgreen, Royal Liverpool and Liverpool Women’s hospitals, offers a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You will be part of a large NHS group dedicated to high quality care for over two million people in the North West.

Additional Information

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work‑life balance and fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from under‑represented groups.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, we are currently unable to offer right‑to‑work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

All staff must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding children and adults policy and comply with Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.