Band 3 - Ophthalmic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Moorfields

Bank Partners; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bedford is seeking a motivated and passionate Healthcare Assistant to join their skilled clinic/theatres team. Ideal candidates will have ophthalmic experience and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive pay and access to training opportunities. Apply now to join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality eye health services.

Benefits

Access to free core skills training

Ability to self-book shifts

Priority over agency workers

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months HCA experience in NHS or Private sector.
• Able to provide Serology reporting for Occupational Health clearance.
• Experience in clinic/theatre settings is required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Caring and empathetic approach

Professional work ethic

Theatre experience

Ophthalmic experience

Job description

Moorfields Eye Hospital are recruiting a motivated and passionate Healthcare Assistant to join their highly skilled clinic/theatres team located at their Bedford site.

Moorfields is the leading provider of eye health services in the UK and a world-class centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education. Their clinical staff take great pride in providing high-quality care to their patients across their extensive specialist clinics, including their A&E department; Paediatric clinic; Retinal Therapy Unit; Cataract, Glaucoma, Genetics, Oracular Oncology departments; and many more. It provides state-of-the-art operating facilities run by some of the UK’s leading ophthalmology surgeons, providing operative services including laser treatment, vision correction, cosmetic treatment, and various other corrective treatment for a range of eye conditions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 months HCA experience within NHS or Private experience in the last 3 years and be able to provide Serology reporting for Occupational Health clearance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A caring, empathetic approach to all patients
• A proactive and professional work ethic
• Clinic/theatre experience required
• Ophthalmic experience required

Benefits

• Access to free Bank Partners Core Skills training
• Ability to self-book shifts with a weekly pay system
• Opportunity to book and monitor shifts using online timesheet
• Priority of shifts over all agency workers
• We operate with an open‑door policy
• Competitive pay

Apply now for this superb opportunity by attaching your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in contact with you shortly.