Ophthalmology Healthcare Assistant - Flexible Shifts

Practice Plus Group; Rishton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Career development opportunities

Professional development support

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Bamber Bridge, Preston, is hiring an experienced Health Care Assistant to support the nursing team and ensure high standards of care in outpatients and theatre. The role covers 37.5 hours across four days with travel to mobile sites around Preston, Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire.

You will welcome visitors, handle enquiries with confidentiality, perform routine clinical observations, assist with data entry and maintain stock and infection control.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and willingness to gain further clinical skills.
• Experience or understanding of HCA duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to receive and communicate information accurately and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and notify appropriate staff of arrivals.
• Handle enquiries courteously while maintaining confidentiality.
• Record routine clinical observations accurately.
• Assist clinical team with data entry and documentation.
• Keep treatment rooms stocked, tidy and fit for purpose.
• Adhere to infection control procedures.
• Work as a cohesive team and share knowledge.
• Update records promptly and inform of changes.
• Assist in stock control and ordering consumables.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Confidentiality

Infection control

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, Bamber Bridge, Preston, is hiring an experienced Health Care Assistant to support the nursing team and ensure high standards of care in outpatients and theatre. The role covers 37.5 hours across four days with travel to mobile sites around Preston, Lancashire, Manchester and Yorkshire.

You will welcome visitors, handle enquiries with confidentiality, perform routine clinical observations, assist with data entry and maintain stock and infection control.