Outpatients HCA (Health Care Assistant)

Job summary

To assist nursing staff in the provision of safe effective care for patients attending outpatient ophthalmology department and other outpatient departments when required.

Main duties of the job

Work effectively in a team in liaison with senior staff.

To carry out clinical duties in accordance with unit policy and procedures

To maintain and record accurate and appropriate clinical records of patient treatment and outcomes and to take appropriate action where required.

Work alongside the clinician in the provision of patient care and act as chaperone.

Undertake and record relevant patient investigations (once assessed as competent). These may include:

• Biometry
• Auto refraction
• OCT
• Visual Fields
• Ophthalmic Pre-assessment

To ensure each working environment and all equipment is clean, in safe working order and adequately stocked with supplies. Report any deficiencies in stock or equipment and order supplies as required. Ensure environment is suitable and safe for patients and visitors.

Observe for possible complications of treatment and take appropriate action where required.

mandatory training and training relevant to role

regular staff meetings.

the appraisal system.

quality assurance audit

To be responsible for your continuing personal development and to participate in the development of other members of the team.

Identify department nursing problems or needs and liaise with other members of staff.

To assist in the orientation of new and temporary staff.

Any other duties deemed suitable by the manager as appropriate to the grade.

About us

Our aims and objectives

Epsomedical is a small, independenthospital group focussed on elective, that is not emergency, care. We are not part of any NHS Trust or private hospital group, but have developed as a local provider for Surrey and SW London with units in Epsom and Cobham. Our mission is to show that high standards are possible for NHS hospital care. We set ourselves testing objectives which we endeavour to achieve, even when we know that patients are already happy with the service we provide. Our guiding principle is that we are SETTING HIGHER EXPECTATIONS for patients and commissioners.

We carry out theatre procedures on a day case basis for patients referred to us, as well as providing a range of outpatient diagnostics. Our consultants have links to local hospital trusts andpatients can accessthe fullrange of diagnostics, therapies and support services provided by other hospitals where this is needed. We work closely with local GPs, consultants and the wider NHS in Surrey to ensure continuity of care and smooth transfers where care is delivered by more than one provider.