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Health Care Assistant with Venepuncture Experience
Band 3
Main area Healthcare Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 32 hours per week Job ref 273-DC-7090894
Site Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital Town London Salary £25,160.53 - £26,528.43 Per Annum, Inclusive of HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time Salary period Yearly Closing 07/04/2025 23:59
Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
Job overview
Moorfields is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education. Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients and Private patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. We treat people at our main hospital base in London's City Road with Paediatric Ophthalmic service in Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre, and at 19 satellite facilities in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patient’s homes. Moorfields has contracts with more than 80 primary care trusts across the country, making us a truly national centre for eye care.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) will work as part of the paediatric department team in the Richard Desmond Children’s Eye Centre (RDCEC) under the supervision of registered nurses and will participate in the delivery of family centred care, contribute to paediatric organisation, give support to paediatric and ophthalmic nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment to children and their families and assist with the induction, supervision and training of other HCA’s.
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
* Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
* Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
* Free 24/7 independent counselling service
* Learning and development opportunities
* Easy and quick transport links
* A range of attractive benefits and discounts
* Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
* Free Pilates classes
* Full support and training to develop your skills
* Flexible working friendly organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the clinical team in providing quality care to our patients who present with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
In addition, the successful candidate will work alongside paediatric ophthalmic nurses to undertake venepuncture on paediatric patients and their families as required in the RDCEC paediatric outpatient clinics, A&E and the surgical day care ward. Appropriate training and supervision will be given to the successful applicant to enable the HCA to reach the required level of competence to take responsibility for specific tasks and services delegated by the nurse in charge or in accordance with agreed policies and protocols.
The HCA will work closely with the play staff to ensure that paediatric patients undergoing venepuncture or other procedures are comfortable and supported.
The post holder will establish and maintain good working relationships at all times with patients, families and staff of all disciplines, liaise with members of the clerical team and communicate well with all team members.
The post holder is expected to order and re-stock consumables ensuring that there is sufficient quantity available for use.
The candidate's shift patterns is Monday to Friday.
The successful applicant will have completed NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and will need to demonstrate they have worked in a clinical/similar setting.
Person specification
Education/qualification
* NVQ level 3 in healthcare or equivalent - Care Certificate
* Certified phlebotomist with NHS experience. In the absence of phlebotomy certification a willingness to undertake this training under supervision and guidance within Moorfields
Experience
* Experience of working in an acute hospital environment
* Experience of paediatric phlebotomy for patients of all ages 0 years-adult relevant
Knowledge
* Computer skills in clinical settings
* Infection control in clinical settings
* Awareness of safeguarding adults, children and young people
* Knowledge of child development
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Shenille Tabasa-Lim Job title Sister/ Clinical Educator Email address s.tabasa@nhs.net Telephone number 02075662596 Additional information
Alternatively, please contact Karen Andiapen 02075662596 (Children's ward) Monday-Friday, 07:30 -18:00
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