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 our Eye
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!
The Opportunity has arisen within the directorate of
ophthalmology for a 37.5 Band 2/3 Health Care Assistant post on Haygarth Ward a
22 bedded adult and Paediatric Ward situated within Sunderland Eye Infirmary, the department offers a 24 hour service
and staff work on a rota to ensure service needs are met.
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 visit Gov.UKfor further information.
Main duties of the job
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).
Sunderland Eye Infirmary is a small friendly hospital where
you will be working alongside medical staff that are responsible for excellent
ophthalmic services in the North East.
Sunderland Eye Infirmary is both nationally and
internationally renowned and offers specialities in Cataract, Medical Retinal,
Glaucoma, Ocular Motility, Paediatric and Oculoplastic Surgery.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and
enthusiastic HCA, who will commence as a band 2 and upon completion of their
care certificate will progress to a band 3.We require an excellent communicator
with a proven ability to lead, motivate and support nursing staff. You will cover both weekdays, nightshifts and
rotate into Preassessment Clinic to assist the registered nurse.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in
working within an exceptional team within Ophthalmology.
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.
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
Physical Skills
Essential
- To work a 24/7 shift pattern.
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- To work a 24/7 shift pattern.
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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