Job summary Do you have an interest in Ophthalmology? Come and join our team here at Frimley Health. We offer a huge range of learning opportunities. This vacancy is linked to a level 2 apprenticeship. This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieveyour potential in this role. Working alongside the Trust's experienced staff you will be supported to gain the apprenticeship qualification andfunctional skills in Maths and English if required. This is a great opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and learning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar qualification. Main duties of the job You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department which includes supporting the team in the eye treatment centre, our two eye wards and our mobile macular unit. You need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and have attention to detail. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,873 a year Per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-CH033 Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that all assigned duties both clinical and non-clinical are carried out efficiently and effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the department. To assist medical and nursing staff with clinical procedures and non clinical duties. To ensure that all patients and other members of the public and staff are treated in a polite and considerate manner and receive prompt attention when required. To ensure that any telephone messages or enquiries are conveyed and dealt with in a timely and clear manner. To fulfil non-nursing duties as assigned by senior staff members in order to ensure the smooth running of the department. At all times to be aware of the limits of their own levels of competence and at no time attempt tasks above and beyond their abilities and to work within the limits set by departmental policies Please refer to the job description and person specification for a full range of duties. Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that all assigned duties both clinical and non-clinical are carried out efficiently and effectively in order to ensure the smooth running of the department. To assist medical and nursing staff with clinical procedures and non clinical duties. To ensure that all patients and other members of the public and staff are treated in a polite and considerate manner and receive prompt attention when required. To ensure that any telephone messages or enquiries are conveyed and dealt with in a timely and clear manner. To fulfil non-nursing duties as assigned by senior staff members in order to ensure the smooth running of the department. At all times to be aware of the limits of their own levels of competence and at no time attempt tasks above and beyond their abilities and to work within the limits set by departmental policies Please refer to the job description and person specification for a full range of duties. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent Care certificate or willing to complete within 12 months Computer literacy Desirable NVQ in care Able to perform visual acuity Specific competencies Essential Clear verbal and written communication skills Ability to organise own work Understand data protection Understand confidentiality and maintain patient records Good time keeping skills Desirable Knowledge of clinical EPR systems Functional experience Essential Excellent communication skills Adaptable and able to use initiative Flexible when needed. High Standard of professional behaviour and personal appearance. Desirable Experience within ophthalmology Hospital or outpatient experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent Care certificate or willing to complete within 12 months Computer literacy Desirable NVQ in care Able to perform visual acuity Specific competencies Essential Clear verbal and written communication skills Ability to organise own work Understand data protection Understand confidentiality and maintain patient records Good time keeping skills Desirable Knowledge of clinical EPR systems Functional experience Essential Excellent communication skills Adaptable and able to use initiative Flexible when needed. High Standard of professional behaviour and personal appearance. Desirable Experience within ophthalmology Hospital or outpatient experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)