Ophthalmic Technical Assistant — Learn & Deliver Patient Care

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting for an Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant (Band 2) at Buckingham Hospital Community Ophthalmology. You will work alongside ophthalmic nurses to assist with patient assessments and diagnostic imaging, delivering safe, patient‑centred care in a busy ophthalmology department.

The role suits a proactive, quick learner with enthusiasm to develop skills in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant or in an Ophthalmology setting is desirable.
• Enthusiasm to learn and ability to work in a busy environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with other team members and respond appropriately.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Make unoccupied and occupied beds.
• Help patients in and out of bed and with dressing.
• Clean beds and lockers after discharge per policy.
• Respond to patient call-bells and take appropriate action.
• Respond to the telephone and take messages as required.
• Support ward cleanliness and tidiness across areas including kitchen and storerooms.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting for an Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant (Band 2) at Buckingham Hospital Community Ophthalmology. You will work alongside ophthalmic nurses to assist with patient assessments and diagnostic imaging, delivering safe, patient‑centred care in a busy ophthalmology department.

The role suits a proactive, quick learner with enthusiasm to develop skills in ophthalmology.