Healthcare Assistant (Eye Day Bed Ward) - PCEU Windsor

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Eye Day Bed Ward) - Full Time 37.5 hours per week.

This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) of 5% (£1,192) of gross basic salary.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at the Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor.

The Adult Eye Day Bed Ward comprises of 14 day chairs, 3 recovery beds and 2 eye operating theatres.

We are open Monday to Friday 07:00-18:00.

We strive to provide high quality compassionate care for our patients and their families. Safety is at the forefront of our practice.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has an interest in a career in operating theatres and would like to gain experience within Ophthalmology specialities.

You should have a desire to provide compassionate support and care for patients under going eye surgical procedures.

Good communication skills, a caring nature, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work with us are essential, together with a willingness to learn and develop.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post.

If you would like to be part of our team and help us deliver the best outstanding care to our patients, we want to hear from YOU!

Main duties of the job

We are looking for candidates with a desire to provide compassionate support and care, good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team.

Main duties include:

Admitting patients and recording their vital signs.
Escorting patients to theatres.
Working as part of the Eye Theatres Day Unit Team.

As part of the induction process, all new Healthcare Assistants will be supported to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate (attached document refers) developed by Health Education England, Skills for Health and Skills for Care (2015).

This fantastic opportunity will allow you to gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge you develop within the first 12 weeks of employment within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff.

Date posted

13 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year (plus 5% HCAS £1,192) per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-4365200PCG-D

Job locations

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner:

Acting always in the patients best interests.
Protecting and maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times.
Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.
Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner:

Acting always in the patients best interests.
Protecting and maintaining the patients privacy and dignity at all times.
Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.
Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

No formal academic qualifications are required.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication.
Must be numerate.

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care.
Completion of Care Certificate.

Experience

Essential

No previous care experience is required.
Reliable work / study record.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

No formal academic qualifications are required.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English using both verbal and written means of communication.
Must be numerate.

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health or Health and Social Care.
Completion of Care Certificate.

Experience

Essential

No previous care experience is required.
Reliable work / study record.

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a hospital or other care setting.

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.