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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (FLEXIBLE Monday to Saturday)
Job ref
273-DN-6872909
Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Moorfields Northwick Park
Town
Harrow
Salary
£29,485 - £31,088 per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Healthcare Assistant - Northwick Park

NHS AfC: Band 3

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Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Ìý Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS.Ìý Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.Ìý

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields.Ìý The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care.Ìý Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.ÌýÌý The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.

If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

Job overview

Moorfields Eye Hospital invites applications for the post of Health Care Assistant based at Northwick Park Satellite Eye Clinic.Ìý

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 and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

To support qualified nursing staff, senior technician and HCA team in providing high quality individualised Ophthalmic Ìýcare to a defined group of service users, relatives and carers. To ensure 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. Experience is desired but not necessary as full training for role will be provided.

Main duties of the job

  • 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 an agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
  • To work alongside all staff in areas of the patient pathway, ophthalmic outpatient pathway, nurse led clinics, technician led clinics, procedural rooms and other ophthalmic clinic areas including Out Patient and Day care unit.
  • To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff.
  • To develop understanding and knowledge of reviewing patient referral letters from GP and Opticians so appropriate investigations are undertaken.
  • 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.
  • Be a competentÌý user of a variety of technical equipmentÌý (computerised and mechanical)

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Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. ÌýWe also offer:

• Ìý Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Ìý ÌýFree 24/7 independent counselling service
• Ìý ÌýLearning and development opportunities
• Ìý ÌýEasy and quick transport links
• Ìý ÌýA range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Ìý ÌýAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Ìý ÌýFree Pilates classes
• Ìý ÌýFull support and training to develop your skills
• Ìý ÌýFlexible working friendly organisation


And so much more! ÌýTo see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • To attain competencies : ÌýIn Visual Acuity, eye pressure measurement, instillation of eye drops under the supervision and guidance of the qualified staff nurse, senior technician/HCA , technical skills of OCT,Ìý auto-refraction and visual fields having followed the Trusts required protocol.
  • 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.
    • Communicate clearly and appropriately with patients, their relatives/friends, colleagues and all other members of the multidisciplinary team, including responding to queries, answering the phone, taking messages, and passing on written and verbal information to patients
    • Understand the principle of confidentiality.
    • Always communicate in a way that maintains the patient’s confidentiality.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

communication

Essential criteria
  • communication written and verbal

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience in healthcare setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwarePathway to excellenceRNIB

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Reej Daniel
Job title
Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07891840988