Senior Health Care Assistant

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the REI Day of Surgery unit. This role is to support patients requiring day case surgery by admitting them for their procedures, discharging them home afterwards, pre op assessment and carrying out various investigations related to their surgery or as indicated by the clinicians.

We are also excited to welcome the ENT service to our Day Surgery Unit.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The REI Day of Surgery Unit is within a purpose built hospital off sight, bringing the ophthalmic service back together within the same unit. It is an exciting time for new recruits to become part of our productive and efficient team, where excellence in care for our patients is paramount.

REI has been dealing with all aspects of eye health through all ages of life. We have a very enthusiastic team who are welcoming and always eager to help. In house training is provided for the right candidates. Please feel free to pay us a visit and the staff will answer any questions you may have . The vacancy is full time which at the present means 5 shifts a week .Ophthalmic experience is not essential but some knowledge is desirable. Please see attached job description. Please contact me if you have any questions

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year £24,625 - £25,674 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-AM-S7165294

Job locations

REI Day Case Unit

Alpha Way

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by Registered Nurses

  • To carry out care under indirect supervision.
  • To assist in Pre-operative assessment for Ophthalmic Surgical Patients
  • To organise and run a local anaesthetic list under indirect supervision
  • To supervise junior Healthcare Assistant, making a contribution to their training and development.

To undertake specific extended skills

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by Registered Nurses

  • To carry out care under indirect supervision.
  • To assist in Pre-operative assessment for Ophthalmic Surgical Patients
  • To organise and run a local anaesthetic list under indirect supervision
  • To supervise junior Healthcare Assistant, making a contribution to their training and development.

To undertake specific extended skills

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience at Level 2
  • oComputer Literate

Desirable

  • oOphthalmic demonstrable experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • oNVQ/HCA Level 3

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • oGood communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • oAbility to prioritise workload and resources

Desirable

  • oTo perform ECG and venepuncture skills
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oDemonstrable experience at Level 2
  • oComputer Literate

Desirable

  • oOphthalmic demonstrable experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • oNVQ/HCA Level 3

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential

  • oGood communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • oAbility to prioritise workload and resources

Desirable

  • oTo perform ECG and venepuncture skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

REI Day Case Unit

Alpha Way

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

REI Day Case Unit

Alpha Way

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Louise Holloway

louise.holloway@nhs.net

01752439352

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year £24,625 - £25,674 Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-AM-S7165294

Job locations

REI Day Case Unit

Alpha Way

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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