Job summary
We have exciting opportunity at Moorfield's Satellite site for band 3 HCA to join our highly skilled well established ophthalmology department.
We are based at Potters Bar Community Hospital , Barnet Road , Potters Bar, EN6 2RY.
This post is working between theatre and outpatients service, by which you can gain experience of theatre and different specialist clinics like cataract , medical retina , pre-assessment , glaucoma , virtual clinics .
Main duties of the job
You will carry out and assist with specific ophthalmic procedures and support the clinic and day care staff, working as part of a multi- disciplinary team.
We support patients from various specialties such as Glaucoma , Medical Retina , Cataract, Primary care and theatre.
You must be of reliable character, professional and demonstrate the ability to take instruction from your seniors. You will need to be flexible and will need to rotate within the department where you will be expected to assist the nursing staff. You will support both patients in clinic and the multi disciplinary team and be able to work independently with minimal support.
About us
This post is based at our Potters Bar satellite site.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Patient Care
- To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment
- To exercise an agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
- To assist in maintaining record charts such as nursing observation, weight, temperature, pulse and respirations
- To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff.
- To assist registered staff in the implementation of individual nursing care plans and the implementation of the patient care pathways.
- To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.
- To attain the competencies of Visual Acuity, eye pressure measurement, instillation of eye drops under the supervision and guidance of the qualified staff nurse, technical skills of OCT, HRT, auto-refraction , OPTOS, FFA scan and visual fields having followed the Trusts required protocol. This list is not exhaustive but gives an outline of the core competency skills that are required in this role in the clinic environment.
- To act as chaperon in intravitreal injection and theatre.
- To assist with the monitoring of equipment and stocks as required.
(See Job description )
Please note: The role description is a reflection of the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Patient Care
- To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment
- To exercise an agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
- To assist in maintaining record charts such as nursing observation, weight, temperature, pulse and respirations
- To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff.
- To assist registered staff in the implementation of individual nursing care plans and the implementation of the patient care pathways.
- To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.
- To attain the competencies of Visual Acuity, eye pressure measurement, instillation of eye drops under the supervision and guidance of the qualified staff nurse, technical skills of OCT, HRT, auto-refraction , OPTOS, FFA scan and visual fields having followed the Trusts required protocol. This list is not exhaustive but gives an outline of the core competency skills that are required in this role in the clinic environment.
- To act as chaperon in intravitreal injection and theatre.
- To assist with the monitoring of equipment and stocks as required.
(See Job description )
Please note: The role description is a reflection of the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication skills
- Shows initiative
- Good Interpersonal Skills
Experience
Essential
- 'O' level/GCSE education or equivalent and experience in an ophthalmic setting
- Worked in ophthalmology
team working
Essential
- Demonstrate good team working
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good communication skills
- Shows initiative
- Good Interpersonal Skills
Experience
Essential
- 'O' level/GCSE education or equivalent and experience in an ophthalmic setting
- Worked in ophthalmology
team working
Essential
- Demonstrate good team working
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.
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.
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).
