Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Theatre & Day Bed Unit (PCEU Windsor) - 30 hrs

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Job summary

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor)

PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.

This is a part-time post for 30 hours per week.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Prince Charles Eye Unit Theatre & Day Bed Unit.

We strive to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families with safety at the forefront of our practice.

A caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has an interest in a career in ophthalmology day surgery.

You will be required to work on a rota basis Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with the Registered Practitioners delivering high standard perioperative care to patients, assisting with admission and discharge to the unit, as well as preparing theatre, checking equipment and escorting patients to theatres.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post.

If you would like to be part of our team and help us deliver the best care to patients, we want to hear from you!

As part of the induction process, all new Healthcare Assistants will be supported to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate (attached document refers) developed by Health Education England, Skills for Health and Skills for Care (2015).

This fantastic opportunity will allow you to gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge you develop within the first 12 weeks of employment within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year (plus 5% Fringe payment) pro-rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-7490223PCG

Job locations

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

Acting always in the patients best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times.

Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

Acting always in the patients best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times.

Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Must be numerate and be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care
Completion of Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Reliable work / study record

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Must be numerate and be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care
Completion of Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

Reliable work / study record

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)