Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced healthcare assistant to join our ophthalmic practitioner team at the University Hospitals of Leicester Ophthalmology department.
We are looking for someone with experience of being a healthcare assistant or similar role to work as part of our team in the medical retina sub specialty of Ophthalmology, provide clinical and non-clinical support to the multi-professional team under the direction of an Ophthalmic Practitioner (Nurse and ODP).
The role will involve flexible working but is a great career opportunity, offering in role training and competency training objectives. You will be joining a team who work at the Leicester Royal infirmary, Elective care Hub Leicester General Hospital in outpatients, theatres, clean rooms and community GP practices across Leicester and Leicestershire. Someone with access to a Vehicle is desirable but transport will be provided if off site working is required.
You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If you're initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base
Main duties of the job
The role will involve full training that includes:
- Bloods and Cannulation
- Visual acuity
- Aseptic technique training and theatre pack opening
- Administration of eye medications such as eye drops
- Basic Medical Retina training
- Patient observation training
- Basic OCT Photography training
- Visual fields photography
- Eye care training for measure of intraocular pressure
To Undertake specified and unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the Registered Health Care Professional within an agreed protocol, sphere of responsibility and after completing appropriate competency based training agreed by the Trust and Ophthalmology department.
An informal visit is extremely recommended to appreciate the needs of the service and the role.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake specified direct and indirect care, clinical and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the Registered Nurse / Health Care Professional.
Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support consistent with the patient / users plan of care.
Deliver unsupervised specified care and intervention as prescribed by an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional in accordance to agreed Trust and Directorate policies, procedures and protocols.
Assist the Registered Professional by developing care plans for treatment, assessing and documenting care, providing verbal and written reports in an effective and safe manner.
Make observations of care with regard to supporting the patient/users general health and well-being.
Reporting areas of concern.
Assist and support care delivery by only undertaking delegated work that is within own level skill and competence.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the care delivered by the Medical retina team and that benefits the patient/ user experience.
To support the medical retina team in delivering injection lists in UHL or in a community setting.
To support Medical Retina clinics where required.
To be involved in Audit and research.
To support transformation and change within the Ophthalmology services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake specified direct and indirect care, clinical and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the Registered Nurse / Health Care Professional.
Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support consistent with the patient / users plan of care.
Deliver unsupervised specified care and intervention as prescribed by an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional in accordance to agreed Trust and Directorate policies, procedures and protocols.
Assist the Registered Professional by developing care plans for treatment, assessing and documenting care, providing verbal and written reports in an effective and safe manner.
Make observations of care with regard to supporting the patient/users general health and well-being.
Reporting areas of concern.
Assist and support care delivery by only undertaking delegated work that is within own level skill and competence.
Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the care delivered by the Medical retina team and that benefits the patient/ user experience.
To support the medical retina team in delivering injection lists in UHL or in a community setting.
To support Medical Retina clinics where required.
To be involved in Audit and research.
To support transformation and change within the Ophthalmology services.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oSatisfactory level of General Education oGood standard of written and spoken English oDemonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development oRelevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent oComputer literate
Desirable
- Training & Qualifications
- Further recent study /courses oExercise instructor trained or relevant experience oTrained and competent and experienced in use of Trust clinical systems i.e. Hiss/Patient centre/Track IT .GCSE in English or equivalent .Ophthalmic experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oPrevious Health Care Assistant/ Clinical Aide role oDemonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Support Worker oDemonstrates ability to pass on knowledge to others
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience
- oTraining and experience in providing exercise advice/delivering exercise sessions to patients with cardiovascular disease
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oCommunicates effectively oAbility to work as part of a team and act on own initiative oAbility to give, receive and carry out instructions oAbility to assist in the learning of others oAbility to assess learners
Desirable
- Communication and relationship skills
- oTrained and competent in cannulation
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- oDemonstrates a commitment to caring for people oDemonstrates enthusiasm and motivation customer care skills and patient focus oRecognises own limitations oRecognise the need to undertake training to a specified level of competence
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oSatisfactory level of General Education oGood standard of written and spoken English oDemonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development oRelevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent oComputer literate
Desirable
- Training & Qualifications
- Further recent study /courses oExercise instructor trained or relevant experience oTrained and competent and experienced in use of Trust clinical systems i.e. Hiss/Patient centre/Track IT .GCSE in English or equivalent .Ophthalmic experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oPrevious Health Care Assistant/ Clinical Aide role oDemonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Support Worker oDemonstrates ability to pass on knowledge to others
Desirable
- Knowledge and Experience
- oTraining and experience in providing exercise advice/delivering exercise sessions to patients with cardiovascular disease
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oCommunicates effectively oAbility to work as part of a team and act on own initiative oAbility to give, receive and carry out instructions oAbility to assist in the learning of others oAbility to assess learners
Desirable
- Communication and relationship skills
- oTrained and competent in cannulation
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- oDemonstrates a commitment to caring for people oDemonstrates enthusiasm and motivation customer care skills and patient focus oRecognises own limitations oRecognise the need to undertake training to a specified level of competence
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
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).
