Higher Level Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare organization is seeking a Higher-Level Healthcare Assistant for its ophthalmology department. This role offers the chance to provide essential patient care, support families, and conduct vital diagnostic tests. Join a compassionate team dedicated to delivering excellent patient outcomes in a supportive environment. With a commitment to diversity and professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their healthcare career. Be part of a trusted institution that values its staff and strives for outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience working at NVQ level or equivalent in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in an ophthalmic setting.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients with various ophthalmic conditions.
• Assisting in treatment rooms and conducting diagnostic tests.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Confidentiality Understanding

Basic Keyboard Skills

Education

GCSE Level or Equivalent

NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare

Evidence of NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Job description

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

If you are an overseas national who would require a Certificate of Sponsorship from the Trust to ensure your Right to Work in the UK, please note that the Band 3 Healthcare Worker role cannot offer sponsorship if you are new to the NHS (or have less than 2 years' service as Band 3). Consequently, your starting salary would be £24,071.

This is due to a change in the salary threshold advised by the UK Home Office on 12th March 2025, which states that employer sponsorship will only be available for starting salaries above £25,000. If you apply for this role and this restriction applies to you, your application will be automatically rejected prior to the shortlisting stage.

Role Overview

The higher-level healthcare assistant position within the ophthalmology department offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in patient care, supporting families, and performing ophthalmic diagnostic tests that aid medical diagnosis.

Main Duties

As a Higher-Level Healthcare Assistant in ophthalmology, you will be supported to develop your skills by a dynamic senior nursing team. Your responsibilities include caring for patients with various ophthalmic conditions, assisting in treatment rooms and injection suites, and conducting ophthalmic diagnostic tests.

About Us

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a compassionate, ambitious, and innovative organization committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes and a positive environment for staff. We aim to be outstanding for our patients, communities, and staff, and are dedicated to being a great place to receive healthcare, work, and learn.

Located across the boroughs of Warrington and Halton, we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals serve a population of approximately 330,000, with Warrington Hospital providing emergency, critical care, and maternity services, and Halton Hospital focusing on elective procedures and urgent care services, with many services offered across sites and in community hubs.

We are a CQC-rated 'good' organization with 'outstanding' features, working towards university hospital status after achieving teaching hospital status in 2019. Employing nearly 5,000 staff from over 80 nationalities, we promote diversity, inclusion, and flexible working, and are committed to embedding an anti-racist approach.

Job Responsibilities

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role. Duties may evolve over time and the job description may be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Full job description attached

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working at NVQ level or equivalent in a healthcare setting
• Previous experience in an ophthalmic setting
• Experience performing ophthalmic diagnostic tests

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 in healthcare
• Evidence of working at NVQ Level 3 in healthcare

Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle emotionally sensitive and diverse patient situations
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Basic keyboard skills

Specific Role Requirements

• Ability to plan workload according to service needs
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Willingness to undertake extended ophthalmic roles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any criminal convictions.

Employer

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT