Job summary
Outpatient services offers a full range of care to the patients of the Western Eye Hospital/Diagnostic Hub. Providing a comprehensive range of general and specialist ophthalmic facilities and is equipped with some of the most advanced diagnostic and technical equipment currently available.
The Western Eye Hospital forms part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in the heart of Paddington, an area which is set to become one of the capitals most attractive and vibrant centres.
In this role you will assist in providing the best possible care to patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. You will have the opportunity to work in all the outpatient departments with scope to work in other areas of the Hospital. You will develop useful skills, learning and practicing many of the diagnostic tests.
To join us in providing our patients with the best possible experience and care, you must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. You will be given all the support and training you need to develop the skills needed to look after our patients.
All successful applicants will be expected to achieve the care certificate within 12 weeks of appointment. This does not apply to candidates applying within the trust.
Please note that we will be sending correspondence through e-mail so please check your email regularly.
Main duties of the job
- To provide under supervision, essential assistance and support to registered nurses in the delivery of direct patient care, ensuring that patient needs remain at the core of our care delivery approach.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area as requested within the Western Eye Hospital/Diagnostic Hub.
- To improve the patient experience.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
- Proficient in both spoken and written English to meet the necessary standards for fulfilling the role
Desirable
- Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
- Previous experience in Ophthalmology as HCA or imaging tech.
- Previous experience in Phlebotomy.
Desirable
- More than 2 years previous experience as Healthcare Assistant or imaging tech in Ophthalmology
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work well within the MDT
- Ability to demonstrate caring approach
Desirable
- Previous experience in Ophthalmology
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)
- Proficient in both spoken and written English to meet the necessary standards for fulfilling the role
Desirable
- Computer skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
- Previous experience in Ophthalmology as HCA or imaging tech.
- Previous experience in Phlebotomy.
Desirable
- More than 2 years previous experience as Healthcare Assistant or imaging tech in Ophthalmology
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work well within the MDT
- Ability to demonstrate caring approach
Desirable
- Previous experience in Ophthalmology
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).
