The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.
We employ 4,000 people and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
The values and standards of the hospital
Our Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart
Everyday excellence
Creative collaboration
We believe in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.
Key Details
Location
Website: PAHT
Location: Harlow
Postcode: CM20 1QX
Major / Minor Region: Essex
Contract Type and Work Pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (11 hour shift pattern - mixed shifts long days or short days - over 7 days/week)
Salary
Salary: £22,816 - £24,336 per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement
Pay Period: Annual
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 3)
Specialty
Main Location: Ophthalmology (eyes)
Job Overview
You will be a part of an integral multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively with services locally and regionally to provide a high standard of patient care and ensure an excellent patient journey through our services and beyond. There will be opportunities to further develop your skills and complete the relevant courses to support with the smooth running of the department. The Ophthalmology Nursing team is a progressive force that operates across Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, including the main site and smaller clinics within the Trust and in Keats House in Bush Fair, Harlow.
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To work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with patient care and other departmental-related duties as directed by Unit Manager, Clinician or Registered Nurse. To ensure kind, safe, and compassionate care for patients.
* Work in a self-motivated and professional manner.
* To work well with all disciplines of staff and may be required to take direction from other professional staff from time to time.
* A courteous and helpful approach to patients and staff is essential.
* A sensible, safety-conscious approach to work is necessary at all times as well as strict observance of the Trust’s policies and procedures.
Our Organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford, and St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification. Available to download at any time.
What we can offer you:
* Full induction and onboarding process in our organisation
* Free car parking for our staff
* Structured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salary
* Minimum 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
* Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff only rest area with free tea and coffee
* Access to NHS Pension scheme
* Flexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policy
* Onsite crèche facilities
* Annual appraisals with career pathways
* In-house training courses
* Discounted hospital restaurant
* Staff health and wellbeing health services and complimentary health provision
Important Information
* Our Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability.
* All new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six months.
* The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
* Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checks.
* Providing false or misleading information or unsatisfactory pre-employment checks may result in the offer of a post being withdrawn.
Candidate Requirements
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (Wales and England) 2020 and a Disclosure will need to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Literacy & Numeracy at level 1 or above
Desirable Criteria
* NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Demonstrates verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of working in a hospital environment/other care setting
* Experience of working in a team
* Optical care assistant experience
Documents
* Optical Care Assistant JD (210.7) PDF KB
Further Details / Contact for Informal Visits
Name: Dru Drumond
Job Title: Ophthalmology Unit Manager
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