Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmology

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Preston is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant. This role involves supporting nursing staff and ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. Applicants should have ophthalmology experience and a commitment to teamwork.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Flexible shifts

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Experience or good understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
• Ophthalmology experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to nursing staff and multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure delivery of high standard of care to patients.
• Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

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, you'll 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, you'll 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, with travel to mobile sites across Preston, Lancashire, Manchester, and Yorkshire as part of the contract. Travel time and mileage are paid. Shifts start at 07:30 am. Applicants need a full and clean driver’s license and ophthalmology experience.

Main duties of the job

• Welcoming visitors to the service in a pleasant and efficient manner, ensuring the appropriate person is notified of their arrival.
• Dealing with enquiries in a helpful and courteous manner, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrating competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.
• Carrying out clinical skills relevant to the unit.
• Assisting the clinical team with data entry, filling, and maintaining accurate documentation of care.
• Ensuring treatment rooms/areas are adequately stocked, tidy, and fit for purpose.
• Adhering to appropriate infection control procedures.
• Participating fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information to promote a cohesive team.
• Accurately recording up-to-date information on records, ensuring the department is promptly informed of any changes.
• Participating in stock control and ordering of consumables within the clinical areas.

About us

We are looking for someone willing to work hard, learn, and develop in the role, but most importantly, someone who understands the value of teamwork and a good work ethic. The ideal applicant 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 HCA duties and responsibilities.
• The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues.
• The flexibility to fit into an internal rotating shift pattern.
• Ophthalmology experience is a must.

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 of annual leave that increases with service, plus bank holidays.

If you have any questions, please email me at [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, you'll 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, with travel to mobile sites across Preston, Lancashire, Manchester, and Yorkshire as part of the contract. Travel time and mileage are paid. Shifts start at 07:30 am. Applicants need a full and clean driver’s license and ophthalmology experience.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required 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/