Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Ophthalmology Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We currently have posts available in our busy and constantly evolving Outpatients Department and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated support workers/ Healthcare Assistants to work in our Outpatients Department.

The Departments within Outpatients offer a full range of outpatient care to the patients of the Western Eye Hospital. The Western provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist ophthalmic facilities and is equipped with some of the most advanced diagnostic and technical equipment currently available.

The Western Eye Hospital forms part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in the heart of Paddington, an area which is set to become one of the capitals most attractive and vibrant centres.

In this role you will assist in providing the best possible care to patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. You will have the opportunity to work in all the outpatient departments and there is scope to work in the other areas of the Hospital. You will develop skills in many of the diagnostic tests that our patients require.

To join us in providing our patients with the best possible experience and care, you must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.

All successful applicants will be expected to achieve the care certificate within 12 weeks of appointment. This does not apply to candidates applying within the trust.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide under supervision, essential assistance and support to registered nurses in the delivery of direct patient care, ensuring that patient needs remain at the core of our care delivery approach.
  • To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area as requested within the Western Eye Hospital.
  • To improve the patient experience

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.

Details

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1135

Job locations

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
  • Proficient in both spoken and written English to meet the necessary standards for fulfilling the role

Desirable

  • Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
  • Previous experience in Ophthalmology as HCA or imaging tech.
  • Previous experience in Phlebotomy.

Desirable

  • More than 2 years previous experience as Healthcare Assistant or imaging tech in Ophthalmology

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work well within the MDT
  • Ability to demonstrate caring approach

Desirable

  • Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • Previous experience in Ophthalmology
  • Competent in performing eye scans
  • Ability to work on own initiative
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
  • Proficient in both spoken and written English to meet the necessary standards for fulfilling the role

Desirable

  • Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
  • Previous experience in Ophthalmology as HCA or imaging tech.
  • Previous experience in Phlebotomy.

Desirable

  • More than 2 years previous experience as Healthcare Assistant or imaging tech in Ophthalmology

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work well within the MDT
  • Ability to demonstrate caring approach

Desirable

  • Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • Previous experience in Ophthalmology
  • Competent in performing eye scans
  • Ability to work on own initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Ibrahim Hemaida

Ibrahim.hemaida@nhs.net

02033129719

Details

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1135

Job locations

Western Eye Hospital

London

NW1 5QH


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