Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmology

Integrated Care System; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing essential support to nursing staff and ensuring high standards of care for patients in a safe environment. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and have excellent communication skills. The position requires a full and clean driver's license, with opportunities for training and development in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Extensive wellbeing benefits

Flexible shifts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or a good understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to receive and communicate information accurately.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the nursing team and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Assist in the promotion of efficient and effective use of resources.
• Respect the privacy and dignity of patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for making the patient journey as comfortable as possible we have just the role for you.

Working as a Health Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Bamber Bridge, Preston youll provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment.This will involve working with our Ophthalmic Nurses in outpatients and theatre.

Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for making the patient journey as comfortable as possible we have just the role for you.

Working as a Health Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Bamber Bridge, Preston youll provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment.This will involve working with our Ophthalmic Nurses in outpatients and theatre.

Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week across 4 days, travel to mobile sites across Preston, Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire will be part of the contract.Travel time and mileage will be paid - Shifts start at 07.30am. Applicants would need a full and clean drivers licence andophthalmology experience would be preferred but is not essential. For a virtual tour of one of our many mobile sitesacross Preston, Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire or to find out a little more about what we do within Ophthalmology hospital please see the videos below:

Main duties of the job

To provide support to the nursing team and other members of the multidisciplinary team for the delivery of high standard care to patients, in a safe and caring environment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the clinical staff in the promotion of efficient and effective use of resources.
• To ensure treatment rooms are adequately stocked, tidy and fit for purpose.
• Provide escort duties within the service as necessary at the discretion of the nurse in charge.
• Participating fully as a team member sharing knowledge and information and therefore promoting a cohesive team.
• Accurately record up to date information on records ensuring that the department is promptly informed of any changes.
• Participate in the stock control and ordering of consumables within the clinical areas.
• To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the team.
• Respect privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers.
• Act as a chaperone as and when required.

About us

We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of team work and a good work ethic. The ideal applicant will have

• You will have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and be willing to undertake training to gain further clinical skills.
• Experience or a good understanding of a HCA duties and responsibilities
• The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
• The flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern
• Ophthalmology experience is preferred
• A full and clean drivers licence

What you can expect in return

• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• Varied career development opportunities
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 25 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays

If you have any questions, please email me @[e-mail] or call 07971030100 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a passion for making the patient journey as comfortable as possible we have just the role for you.

Working as a Health Care Assistant at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Bamber Bridge, Preston youll provide support to the nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care to patients in a safe and caring environment.This will involve working with our Ophthalmic Nurses in outpatients and theatre.

Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week across 4 days, travel to mobile sites across Preston, Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire will be part of the contract.Travel time and mileage will be paid - Shifts start at 07.30am. Applicants would need a full and clean drivers licence andophthalmology experience would be preferred but is not essential. For a virtual tour of one of our many mobile sitesacross Preston, Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire or to find out a little more about what we do within Ophthalmology hospital please see the videos below:

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Cotton Mill Road

Preston

PR5 6LF

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)