Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant with Venepuncture Experience

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Job summary

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.

We are also a major postgraduate teaching centre and a national centre for ophthalmic research involving, with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, the largest ophthalmic research programme in the world.

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.

About us

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

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Date posted

24 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,160.53 to £26,528.43 a year Per Annum, Inclusive of HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

273-DC-7090894

Job locations

Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital

3 Peerless Street

London

EC1V 9EZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be responsible 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 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

Essential

oNVQ level 3 in healthcare or equivalent - Care Cerficate

Desirable

Certified phlebotomist with NHS experience oIn the absence of phlebotomy certification a willingness to undertake this training under supervision and guidance within Moorfields

Experince

Essential

oExperience of working in an acute hospital environment

Desirable

Experience of paediatric phlebotomy for patients of all ages 0 years-adulter relevant

Knowledge

Essential

Computer skills in clinical settings
Infection control in clinical settings

Desirable

Awareness of safeguarding adults, children and young people
Knowledge of child development

Person Specification

Education/qualification

Essential

oNVQ level 3 in healthcare or equivalent - Care Cerficate

Desirable

Certified phlebotomist with NHS experience oIn the absence of phlebotomy certification a willingness to undertake this training under supervision and guidance within Moorfields

Experince

Essential

oExperience of working in an acute hospital environment

Desirable

Experience of paediatric phlebotomy for patients of all ages 0 years-adulter relevant

Knowledge

Essential

Computer skills in clinical settings
Infection control in clinical settings

Desirable

Awareness of safeguarding adults, children and young people
Knowledge of child development

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

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital

3 Peerless Street

London

EC1V 9EZ

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital

3 Peerless Street

London

EC1V 9EZ

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)