Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmology

Practice Plus Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Rochdale seeks a Healthcare Assistant to provide essential support to nursing staff. The ideal candidate possesses an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, has ophthalmology experience, and is willing to work flexible shifts. Responsibilities include assisting with clinical documentation and ensuring treatment areas are tidy and adequately stocked. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop clinical skills.
• Ophthalmology experience is essential.
• Flexibility to fit internal rotating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in providing high-quality patient care.
• Accurate recording of clinical observations.
• Maintain treatment rooms and adhere to infection control procedures.

Skills

Experience with HCA duties

Communication skills

Teamwork

Infection control procedures

Clinical documentation

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 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.

Main duties of the job

• Welcoming visitors to the service in a pleasant efficient manner ensuring the appropriate person is notified of their arrival.
• Dealing with enquiries in a helpful and courteous manner, being aware of the need to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate 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 maintenance of 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 and therefore promoting a cohesive team.
• Accurately record up to date information on records ensuring that the department is promptly informed of any changes.
• Participating in the stock control and ordering of consumables within the clinical areas.

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 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.

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

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

Practice Plus Group

Croft Shifa Health Centre

Belfield Road

Rochdale

Greater Manchester

OL16 2UP

Employer's website

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