Healthcare Assistant in Ophthalmology - Royal Site

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Band 3 Health Care Assistants for their Ophthalmic Team. This role involves assisting with patient flows and providing ophthalmic assessments in a busy hospital environment. The ideal candidates will have experience in a hospital as a Band 2 and must possess excellent communication skills. This permanent contract offers full-time and part-time options with varied working hours and is located in Liverpool.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital setting as a Band 2.
• High standard of patient care reputation.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient flow and provide ophthalmic assessments.
• Carry out investigative and diagnostic procedures.
• Chaperone patients during consultations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective interpersonal relationship development

Basic computer skills

Education

NVQ level 3 willingness & capability

NVQ level 2 hospital setting experience

Job description

Job Summary

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 as a band 2 in care and the ability to handle a fast‑paced patient flow.

Main duties of the job

Health Care Assistants play a vital role by assisting with patient flow and providing ophthalmic assessments while maintaining patient safety. They carry out investigative and diagnostic procedures, chaperone patients during consultations and maintain a safe environment.

About Us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and are one of the largest employers in the region, dedicated to caring for our communities.

Details

• Date posted: 22 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 287-OPHT-68-25
• Job locations: Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE

Job responsibilities

• Visual Acuity assessment
• Intra‑ocular Pressure measurement
• Instillation of a variety of eyedrops and understanding their pharmaceutical value
• Visual Field Assessment
• Maintain effective patient flow by carrying out assessments efficiently and safely for a high volume of patients
• Contribute to and understand specialist care required for ophthalmic patients

Person Specification

• NVQ level 3 willingness & capability
• NVQ level 2 hospital setting experience
• High standard of patient care reputation
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective interpersonal relationship development with colleagues in the healthcare setting
• Basic computer skills
• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.