Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 12 November 2025

Job summary

Health Care Assistant for Ophthalmology OPD across BMEC and Sandwell sites

We are looking for motivated and committed people who want to provide the highest standard of care whilst ensuring patients are treated with dignity, compassion and respect as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) across a range of specialties. Full time and part-time hours will be considered for this post.

Please note candidates that may have applied for this position in the last three months need not apply on this occasion

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a registered nurse the Health Care Assistant will undertake agreed duties demonstrating the level of competence and professionalism required as a participating team member to deliver high quality patient care.

Can you show us through your application and at interview how you would treat our patients with the compassion, dignity and respect they have a right to expect?

You will be required to hold a NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care.

If you believe you are able to meet these essential requirements, we would be very happy to consider your application.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-SS-7351495

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Key skills - literacy and numeric (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level III In Adult Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy
  • Basic First Aid Certificate
  • Food Handling Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous hospital experience or working in a health care setting.

Desirable

  • Ophthalmology / OPD environment.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Key skills - literacy and numeric (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level III In Adult Health and Social Care

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy
  • Basic First Aid Certificate
  • Food Handling Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Previous hospital experience or working in a health care setting.

Desirable

  • Ophthalmology / OPD environment.

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Department Manager

Sherminder Sanghera

sherminder.sanghera@nhs.net

07973784486

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-SS-7351495

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Birmingham

B18 7QH


Supporting documents

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