Senior HCA
The closing date is 10 July 2025
Job summary
To work as an Ophthalmic Health Care Assistant under the direction of Staff Nurses and Sister, with the skillsrequired for A&E.
To work within a multi-disciplinary team giving specialist Ophthalmic care to ophthalmic patients.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
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To assist the ophthalmic team with the running of the ophthalmic ward in out of hours, including accurately recording Visual Acuities and assist the nursing and medical teams with patient care.
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To assist the medical and nursing staff with the running of A&E and out of hours in the Pickford ward as required.
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To be competent in Visual acuity testing, to undertake instillation of eye drops and handheld Tonometry (I care), to record patients' blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, blood glucose testing, venepuncture and urinalysis.
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To answer the telephone to GPs, opticians and patients, communicating with and informing members of the medical and nursing teams as appropriate.
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The post-holder will be accountable primarily to the Department Sister and in his/her absence the senior staff nurse on duty.
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To act as a role model and teach and supervise more junior members of the team.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
279-6956194-JUN25
Job locations
Sussex Eye Hospital
Eastern Road Kemptown
Brighton
BN2 5BF
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Sussex Eye Hospital
Eastern Road Kemptown
Brighton
BN2 5BF
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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