Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is seeking a motivated and compassionate Optical Healthcare Assistant to join their team in a highly rewarding role. Sponsorship opportunities are available for qualified candidates.
About the Trust
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– Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery
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Why Join Us?
– Work in a dynamic acute trust with 470 beds and a dedicated team of over 4,000 employees.
– Be part of a hospital that blends modern medical excellence with a commitment to staff development and well-being.
– Enjoy Salisbury’s unique living environment, offering accessibility to major cities like London and Southampton, as well as proximity to the beautiful Bournemouth coastline.
Take the next step in your healthcare career by joining Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of patients and contribute to a legacy of excellence!
Position: Optical Healthcare Assistant
Salary: £23,615 to £25,674 per annum, pro rata if part time
Job Type: Contract (7 Months Full Time)
Location: Salisbury, UK
About the Role
The Ophthalmology Department at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has approximately 29,000 attendances per year. The client base covers the full life range of ages from neonates to patients in excess of 100 years.
We have a full time and part time vacancies as an Optical Health Care Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing dispensing Optical Assistant/Health Care Assistant to join our friendly professional ophthalmic team. This position will be based at our Salisbury purpose built unit.
The post holder will take part in the day-to-day service delivery within the department, and have experience of working with people who have a visual impairment.
Previous experience within a health care setting and/or optical community setting is essential preferably within secondary care with an education qualification in numeracy and literacy. It would be advantageous if all applicants had an NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care /Care Certificate but show a willingness to undertake if these qualifications have not been achieved.
Applicants who have a dispensing related qualification from primary care are encouraged to apply for this role.
Main Duties
- Working alongside the Ophthalmology team in the day to day running of clinics, carrying our relevant diagnostics examinations.
- Assisting in the running of pre and post-operative clinics including diagnostic activity
- Addressing patient queries effectively to offer support and reassurance
- Cleaning, preparing and assembling of associated surgical equipment prior to and during treatment
- Acting asIntravitreal injection runner/escort
- Preparing all areas prior to any clinical activities ensuring equipment is checked ready for use.
- You will be a key member of our nursing team providing support with our registered nurses to children, patients and families. You will work alongside the outpatient team running clinics and performing visual acuities and assisting in diagnostic procedures
- Ensuring equipment is stored correctly and assisting with stock control
Qualifications
- Educated to GCSE grade C or equivalent in key skills level 2 or functional skills level 2 numeracy and literacy.
- NVQ/QCF in Health or Health and Social Care Level 2/3 or willingness to undertake Care Certificate.
- Have a dispensing related qualification (if already working in primary care)
- Good communication skills, able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
- Experience working in an acute hospital setting and/or community knowledge of speciality
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of a HCA in Ophthalmology
- Good communication skills and current evidence of dealing with members of the general public
Benefits
- We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding.
- You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
- On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
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
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
December 12, 2024