Healthcare Assistant in Ophthalmology - Royal Site

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Liverpool is seeking Health Care Assistants for its Ophthalmic Team. The role involves assisting with patient flow and conducting various ophthalmic assessments. Ideal candidates should have experience in a hospital setting and be ready to work in a fast-paced environment. Successful applicants will demonstrate enthusiasm, reliability, and the ability to work under pressure, contributing to safe and efficient patient care. Competency-based training is provided, ensuring effective patient management.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a hospital setting as Band 2 in care.
• Ability to deal with a fast-paced patient flow.
• Enthusiastic, friendly, flexible, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient flow by providing ophthalmic assessments.
• Maintain patient safety during procedures.
• Carry out investigative and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Visual Acuity assessment

Intra‑ocular Pressure measurement

Instillation of eyedrops

Visual Field Assessment

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

What you’ll do

As a Health Care Assistant you will assist with patient flow by providing ophthalmic assessments, maintaining patient safety and carrying out investigative and diagnostic procedures.

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

Competency based training will be given. You will be able to contribute towards maintaining an effective patient flow by carrying out the above assessments in an efficient, safe manner for a high volume of patients. You will contribute to and understand the specialist care required for our ophthalmic patients.

Qualifications

Applicants must have experience of working in a hospital setting as Band 2 in care and be ready to deal with a fast paced patient flow.

About the Trust

LUHFT comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.