Band 4 Healthcare Assistant

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Romford seeks a full time Senior Healthcare Assistant for the ophthalmology department. The role involves working within nursing teams to deliver quality care, performing essential ophthalmic assessments, and maintaining high patient care standards. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as vacancy may close at 50 applications. This position supports ongoing professional development and teamwork within a vital healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing high-quality nursing care.
• Ability to perform various ophthalmic tests and assessments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in direct and indirect client care.
• Maintain and develop high standards of patient care within the team.
• Participate in technical services such as visual acuity assessment.

Job description

Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time band 4 senior healthcare assistant within the ophthalmology department (eye clinic) in our Trust.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the nursing team within agreed standards of nursing care and competencies to provide high quality of nursing care in direct and indirect client care, including clerical and administrative support.
• Participate and contribute to the team in maintaining and developing high standards of patient care.
• Contribute to the provision of technical services which include visual acuity assessment, auto refraction, Humphreys visual field test assessment, Heidelberg retina tomography (HRT), optical coherence tomography (OCT), IOL Master biometry assessment and other tests required for the service.
• Rotate throughout each area within the department and across all BHRUT sites, covering other ophthalmic clinic sessions at outreach clinics.
• Support ophthalmic nursing with knowledge of ocular photography, OCT, and visual fields.

Application Process

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then you are welcome to apply. This vacancy may close when we have received a maximum of 50 applications; you are advised to submit your application as early as possible. Applications should be made online. Queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rachna Srivastava Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026.