Health Care Assistant - Ophthalmology

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our busy Ophthalmology Outpatients Department. You will support nursing and clinical staff in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals attending ophthalmology clinics.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a specialist outpatient setting and develop ophthalmic clinical skills within a supportive team.

This role requires the staff member to perform some specialist testing of patients who visit the unit, this will be an integral part of this role within this very busy fast paced unit, which is highly active and the applicant will be on their feet all day.

You will also provide clinical support as required to help always ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department, following current standards and policies relevant to the area.

28.5 hours per week worked over a 7 day contract.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

• Assist qualified nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients attending ophthalmology clinics

• Support patients before, during, and after consultations and procedures

• Undertake basic clinical tasks following appropriate training and competency assessment (e.g. visual acuity, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring etc)

• Prepare clinic rooms and equipment, ensuring a clean and safe environment

• Assist with patient flow and clerical duties within the outpatient department

• Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, and safety at all times

• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team

• Work as part of a team within a very busy fast paced unit, delivering specialist testing to enable doctors to be able to diagnose and treat many of the ophthalmic conditions in which we support our patients.
• To be able to quickly learn skills and follow instructions for their important job role to enable the team to complete their part of the journey that patients follow when attending for ophthalmic issues.
• Ability to attend many learning events to increase knowledge and skills to and adopt them into the work area.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

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