About this role
Job summary
Would you like to join the busy and highly skilled team of nurses in the Moorfields eye clinic and day care unit based at Ealing Hospital? We have an opportunity to recruit a dynamic Health Care Assistant Band 3 to work at our Ealing site.
Main duties of the job
You will carry out and assist with specific ophthalmic procedures and support the clinic and day care staff, working as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
You must be of reliable character, professional and demonstrate the ability to take instruction from your seniors. You will need to be flexible and will need to rotate within the division where you will be expected to assist the nursing staff. You will support both patients in clinic and the multi disciplinary team and be able to work independently with minimal support.
The post-holder will be responsible supporting the clinical team in providing quality care to our patients who present with a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions also maintaining a safe and clean environment.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including High-Cost Area SupplementOpportunity to join the NHS Pension SchemeFree 24/7 independent counselling serviceLearning and development opportunitiesEasy and quick transport linksA range of attractive benefits and discountsAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount SchemesFree Pilates classesFull support and training to develop your skillsFlexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Job description Job responsibilities
To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users, relatives and carers. Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES
Clinical and Patient Care
To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.
To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.
To attain competencies, by following the Trusts required protocol.
To act as chaperone when required.
Professional Responsibilities
To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers.
To undertake clinical supervision in line with Trust Policy, to further develop competence and clinical practice.
Communication
To communicate effectively and in a timely manner within the team.
Understand the principle of confidentiality.
Always communicate in a way that maintains the patients confidentiality.
Education & Professional Development
To develop within the framework of a personal development plan as agreed with your manager.
To participate in training to achieve the competencies required to undertake the role under the supervision of a trained nurse.
Compliance and Governance
Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping.
In conjunction with the Ward Manager and other senior members of the multi-disciplinary team support a positive culture and environment for both staff and patients.
Encourage service users in providing feedback on the quality of service provided on the ward both on a local and Trust level and provide leadership in implementing user focused quality improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSE or equivalent
Experience Essential
Demonstrate safe use and experience working with technical equipment Evidence of working in the ophthalmic department
Previous experience in the NHS or Ophthalmic setting Essential
Basic NHS knowledge and/ or ophthalmic technical skills
Knowledge Essential
Computer skills - Patient Administration System (PAS), Open Eyes, ICAMS, E procurement, Electronic Reporting System
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 Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Moorfields at Ealing
Uxbridge Road
Southall
UB1 3HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)