Nursing Assistant - Limpsfield

NHS; Redhill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Redhill is seeking a keen individual for a position at the Limpsfield ophthalmology unit. The role involves supporting admissions, discharges, and providing operational assistance in a busy theatre environment. Ideal candidates will have a good standard of written English and relevant qualifications. Training will be provided for the successful applicant. Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 plus high cost allowance.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role.
• Complete and accurate application necessary.
• Meet essential education/qualifications required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admissions and discharges for the ophthalmology operating theatre.
• Support staff with training and development.
• Follow guidelines as stated in the attached job description.

Skills

Good written English

Supporting statement suitability

Evidence of essential experience

Education

Mandatory professional/clinical registration

Job description

Limpsfield ophthalmology unit is part of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust which has recently been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. It has consistently been ranked in the top 20% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, keen and energetic person with an interest in Ophthalmology to be part of a supportive and forward thinking Limpsfield nursing team.

Limpsfield ophthalmology (Eye) Unit has a busy ward areas supporting admissions and discharges for the ophthalmology operating theatre. The unit is open Monday - Fri from 07:30-18:00 and covers the following specialties:

• Pre assessment
• Operating theatre

We pride ourselves on supporting staff through training and development.

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. Full training for the role will be provided.

About us

We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:o Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.o National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.o We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.

Job responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearplus high cost allowance