Senior Health Care Assistant - Ophthalmology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

The Ophthalmic Directorate is based within Outpatient West, Level 2 of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. We are a busy department undertaking the assessment and care of ophthalmic patients for day case surgery. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the team within the Nelson Day Unit.

Interview Date: 18th March 2024

Main duties of the job

Ophthalmology is a progressive and exciting department, which is continuously adapting to meet and enhance the care provided to our patients.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, hardworking and flexible person to assist with the smooth running of this busy department where we undertake day case ophthalmic surgery.

The role will involve you working on Nelson Day Unit at the NNUH. We are looking for someone with previous ophthalmic experience for this busy department.

The successful applicant will need to be flexible, with some evening and weekend working required. Actual hours/days will be discussed further at interview.

We would recommend an informal visit where we can discuss any further details of the post. Please contact Sister Emma Wells or Deputy Sister Patricia Filby on 01603 288038.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

28 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-23-S2606

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Basic I.T. and computer skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Basic I.T. and computer skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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).

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