Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 04 March 2026

Job summary

Job overview

Are you someone who enjoys looking after people? Would you enjoy working with new healthcare technology? You may be an experienced Band 2 Healthcare Assistant or someone looking for a new direction in your career. Buckingham Hospital Community Ophthalmology department is looking to increase their Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant workforce.

We are currently seeking highly motivated people to join our nursing team. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated person who is quick and willing to learn new skills. It would be great if you already have experience as a Health Care Assistant or have previously worked in an Ophthalmology setting, but most important is enthusiasm to learn and the ability to work in a busy environment.

The role will include working alongside the Ophthalmic nurses, assessing the patients attending Ophthalmology clinics and performing the diagnostic imaging tests that those patients require. You will be expected to assist the nursing team in the safe and effective delivery of patient-focused care in all areas of the Ophthalmology department.

Main duties of the job

Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately
Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Make unoccupied beds and occupied beds.
Assist patients out of bed, helping with dressing and undressing as required
Clean beds and lockers after discharge of patient according to hospital policy
Answer patient call-bells and take appropriate action.
Answer telephone in the correct manner and take messages as appropriate.
Assist in the general cleanliness and tidiness of ward area including kitchen, sluice and storerooms

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCC7706361-A

Job locations

Buckingham Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multidisciplinary team patients and carers in written and spoken English
Demonstrates a courteous manner with all individuals who he/she comes into contact with e.g. patients, relatives, staff etc.
Manually dextrous in order to examine with speed, precision and minimal discomfort and to be able to record results accurately
Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Able to take messages and pass them on accordingly Understands concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care

Desirable

Ability to use a computer

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working in a busy environment
Experience in a customer focused environment
Understands nature of HCA duties Patient Care and Housekeeping duties
Previous experience in a health care setting

Desirable

Understands nature of HCA duties

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good basic education
NVQ Level 1 or 2
Experience within an ophthalmology setting
Basic use of Microsoft word
Working towards NVQ level 3

Desirable

Desirable to have a basic knowledge of the anatomy of the eye. Knowledge of eye conditions and their treatment. Knowledge of imaging procedures involved in role

Person Specification

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multidisciplinary team patients and carers in written and spoken English
Demonstrates a courteous manner with all individuals who he/she comes into contact with e.g. patients, relatives, staff etc.
Manually dextrous in order to examine with speed, precision and minimal discomfort and to be able to record results accurately
Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Able to take messages and pass them on accordingly Understands concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care

Desirable

Ability to use a computer

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working in a busy environment
Experience in a customer focused environment
Understands nature of HCA duties Patient Care and Housekeeping duties
Previous experience in a health care setting

Desirable

Understands nature of HCA duties

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Good basic education
NVQ Level 1 or 2
Experience within an ophthalmology setting
Basic use of Microsoft word
Working towards NVQ level 3

Desirable

Desirable to have a basic knowledge of the anatomy of the eye. Knowledge of eye conditions and their treatment. Knowledge of imaging procedures involved in role

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Buckingham Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Buckingham Hospital

High Street

Buckingham

MK18 1NU

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)