Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata/pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 26/02/2025
Health Care Assistant
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
Applications are invited for individuals pursuing a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position within Ophthalmology Outpatients. We are looking for an HCA who wishes to develop their skills to work within our busy ophthalmic outpatient department.
You will be required to work across both sites, Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital on a rota basis.
Working hours: Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 18:00. You must be flexible with days of work and start and finish times.
Main duties of the job
* Obtain & document correct visual acuity, IOP and instil eye medication accordingly.
* Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, their relatives, and members of the team by utilising a range of communication methods.
* Assist and support the team in the delivery of patient care, assessments, and documentation of patient care.
* Organise clinics and their workload whilst demonstrating effective time management and prioritisation of patient needs.
* Obtain relevant patient assessments, history taking and medical images.
* Assist in our AMD service and injection service in the treatment room.
* Assist within the Minor Ops Procedure room.
* Extended roles e.g., stock ordering, chaperone, cleaning/stocking of the clinic rooms.
Essentially: You will have experience in an acute UK Healthcare setting and a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care of Adults or equivalent.
Desirably: You will have clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation & ECG.
Working for our organisation
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
EXPERIENCE
* UK Hospital Experience
* Ophthalmology Experience
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Address: Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Telephone: 01332 788466
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