Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant - Eye Day Bed Ward (PCEU Windsor)

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant (Theatres - Eye Day Bed Ward)

This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of of 5% of gross basic salary.

**This is a part-time post for 30 hours per week.**

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 07:30-18:00.

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

How to join us:

There are three pathways to join us as a Healthcare Assistant, designed to welcome candidates with different backgrounds and experiences - shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview via one of the following three pathways:

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Pathway 1If you already hold a Care Certificate, we encourage you to provide a copy of your certificate, and you will be invited to interview for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position.

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) - Pathway 2If you have achieved a grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English and can provide copies of your certificates, you will be invited to interview for a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) position.

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) - Pathway 3If you do not meet the criteria for pathways 2 and 3, you will be invited to participate in one of our assessment centres, where we will assess your numeracy, literacy, listening, and IT skills. Successful candidates will then be invited to interview for a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) role.

All candidates appointed to a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) role will be required to complete the Care Certificate and progress to a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position within their first 6 months of service.

About us

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

Our CARE 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

05 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 to £25,674 a year (plus 5% Fringe) pro-rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-6762348PCG

Job locations

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Theatre Team.

The relevant job description will depend on the entry pathway you are following. Please refer to the attached job descriptions for more detailed information based on your chosen pathway.

(Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role).

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Theatre Team.

The relevant job description will depend on the entry pathway you are following. Please refer to the attached job descriptions for more detailed information based on your chosen pathway.

(Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence

Desirable

QCF level 2 or Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care
Care Certificate
T Level in Health

Experience

Essential

Experience as Health Care Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

Desirable

Previous experience of working within relevant specialty

Skills

Essential

Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence

Desirable

QCF level 2 or Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care
Care Certificate
T Level in Health

Experience

Essential

Experience as Health Care Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

Desirable

Previous experience of working within relevant specialty

Skills

Essential

Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively

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.