Healthcare Assistant x2
Department: Ophthalmology
Band 3 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 24 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for two experienced HCAs to join our friendly supportive Nursing Team. You will need to have a keen interest in Ophthalmology and working with patients with facing vision loss.
You will need to be friendly, approachable, a team player, and be able to adjust to changing situations. As an experienced HCA you will be build upon your experience and learn advanced ophthalmic skills. These skills will be used to work on doctor and nurse led clinics covering many aspects of ophthalmology.
The department will soon be moving to bigger premises in Central Milton Keynes away from the main site.
Currently the service runs Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:30 – 20:30 and you will be expected to work shifts between theses hours.
The successful candidate will be expected to have full flexibility in order to cover the service.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Interview date: 12 February 2025
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Responsibilities
• To use effective communication.
• Works well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Deals with worries, queries or concerns a patient may have in a timely and sensitive manner.
• Assists patients with any personal needs whilst on the department. For example; assisting patients when they need to use the toilet, emptying catheter bags.
• Observe vulnerable patients on the clinics they are running and facilitate their prompt treatment/consultation.
• Assists with transferring patients as per the trust policy.
• Reports promptly any untoward incidents involving patient care.
• Acts as a chaperone.
• Identifies patients who have had an extended stay on the department and provides them with food and drink.
General Tasks
• Always ensure patient safety.
• Report faulty equipment and arrange for its repair.
• Assist with unpacking stores.
• Report when stocks are low.
• Undertake any other duties when requested by a registered nurse.
Specific Ophthalmic Duties
• Visual acuity testing.
• Ishihara (colour vision) testing.
• Assessment of pupil reactions (RAPD).
• Intra ocular pressure measurements (iCare).
• Auto refraction.
• OCT scans (imaging).
• Obtaining eye swabs.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Feb 2025