South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

There are so many reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.Aside from our fantastic staff, we have lots of exciting things going on.Our plans for ourEye Hospital in Sunderland are taking shape and will be our new home in Spring 2026. The new hospital means Sunderland will remain home to the regions only dedicated standalone eye hospital. It will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, both regionally and nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.

We also never stay still when it comes to discovering new and better treatments. As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a key part of our work. We encourage innovation and research in everything we do. There is always something to get involved in.If you share our vision for'excellence in all that we do', wed love you to join us!

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information.

This is a band 2 role rising to band 3 after 6 months once the successful candidate has completed the Care Certificate (within 3 months of start date) and consolidation of learning (3 months).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated individual who is keen to assist in providing a fast track intravitreal injection and clinic service within the Directorate of Ophthalmology based at Sunderland Eye Infirmary.

You will work within this busy department carrying out ophthalmic investigations on patients attending outpatient clinic and prior to intravitreal injection. You will prepare instruments for injections under the supervision of a nurse on high volume injection lists. A training programme on commencement will support the development of skills which will assist you in implementing the patient pathway.

You will be responsible for ensuring the equipment is available and the environment is prepared at the beginning and end of each session.

You will assist the medical and nursing team to improve the patients experience which includes explaining, reassuring, and involving patients and relatives on their plan of care.

The service is currently Monday to Friday with variable shift patterns from 08:00 to 17:30. You will be expected to work in offsite locations such as Durham Diagnostic Treatment Centre and South Tyneside Hospital on a rotational basis as the service expands.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

20 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year rising to band 3 (£24,071-£25,674)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-OPNM-1224-58

Job locations

Sunderland Eye Infirmary

Queen Alexandra Road

Sunderland

SR29HP

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients/relatives and their carers, appropriate to their needs.
Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner, who has overall accountability for delegating care.
To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients/relatives and their carers, appropriate to their needs.
Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner, who has overall accountability for delegating care.
To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks.
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
Basic keyboard skills.
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a healthcare setting.
Willing to undertake further training related to role.
Ability to undertake venepuncture in safe and confident manner.
Willing to undertake training and be competent in undertaking cannulation in a safe and confident manner.

Desirable

Able to undertake cannulation in a safe and confident manner.

Experience

Essential

Previous health care assistant experience.

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 health and social care NVQ qualification or equivalent (UK equivalent).
Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE A-C or equivalent).
Successful completion of the care certificate.

Desirable

Successfully complete Immediate Life support course.

Physical Skills

Essential

To work a 24/7 shift pattern.
Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks.
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
Basic keyboard skills.
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment.
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a healthcare setting.
Willing to undertake further training related to role.
Ability to undertake venepuncture in safe and confident manner.
Willing to undertake training and be competent in undertaking cannulation in a safe and confident manner.

Desirable

Able to undertake cannulation in a safe and confident manner.

Experience

Essential

Previous health care assistant experience.

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 health and social care NVQ qualification or equivalent (UK equivalent).
Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE A-C or equivalent).
Successful completion of the care certificate.

Desirable

Successfully complete Immediate Life support course.

Physical Skills

Essential

To work a 24/7 shift pattern.
Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

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.