Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two motivated Health Care Assistants to join our hard-working, friendly team in the Ophthalmic Department.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, with effective communication skills and a passion for excellence in Patient Care.
The post will involve working within a wide variety of Specialist Ophthalmic Clinics including General Clinics, Laser Clinics, Macular Degeneration Clinics etc.
The successful candidate must be flexible in working between the hours of 08:00-20:00, Monday-Friday, subject to change within the Ophthalmic Service.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
Please note; this vacancy may close earlier than expected should a sufficient number of applications bereceived
Interview date: To be confirmed
Main duties of the job
- Prepare and ensure all consulting rooms are ready for use prior to the commencement of specific clinics including cleaning rooms as per hospital policy and that all necessary documentation is available for use by the clinician
- Utilising IT skills ensure patient electronic records are available for consultation and contain relevant information prior to the commencement of the clinic
- Under the direction of the nurse in charge of the clinic assist the clinician in any patient procedures and chaperone patients when required ensuring patient privacy and dignity is maintained
- Carry out appropriate patient care after appropriate training under the supervision of the nurse in charge
- At the conclusion of clinics ensure consulting rooms are cleaned and tidied and ensure all necessary documentation is directed to the appropriate department
- Carry out vision testing
- Put away stores when delivered according to hospital policy being aware of COSHH
- Identify that stock levels are correct and inform senior staff if anything needs to be ordered
- Responsibilities for the development of teaching and training of any staff.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services:Acute CareProviding emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community ServicesProviding adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional ServicesWe provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Prepare and ensure all consulting rooms are ready for use prior to the commencement of specific clinics including cleaning rooms as per hospital policy and that all necessary documentation is available for use by the clinician
- Utilising IT skills ensure patient electronic records are available for consultation and contain relevant information prior to the commencement of the clinic
- Under the direction of the nurse in charge of the clinic assist the clinician in any patient procedures and chaperone patients when required ensuring patient privacy and dignity is maintained
- Carry out appropriate patient care after appropriate training under the supervision of the nurse in charge
- At the conclusion of clinics ensure consulting rooms are cleaned and tidied and ensure all necessary documentation is directed to the appropriate department
- Carry out vision testing
- Put away stores when delivered according to hospital policy being aware of COSHH
- Identify that stock levels are correct and inform senior staff if anything needs to be ordered
- Responsibilities for the development of teaching and training of any staff
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines
- To ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times
- To support trained nursing staff within the department in the delivery of patient care
- To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised
- To communicate effectively with staff and patients to ensure that the highest possible standard of care is provided to patients
- To be caring and competent and to ensure patient safety and well-being is paramount at all times
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take part in a period of training in order to be competent in instillation of drops and vision testing
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the department manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Prepare and ensure all consulting rooms are ready for use prior to the commencement of specific clinics including cleaning rooms as per hospital policy and that all necessary documentation is available for use by the clinician
- Utilising IT skills ensure patient electronic records are available for consultation and contain relevant information prior to the commencement of the clinic
- Under the direction of the nurse in charge of the clinic assist the clinician in any patient procedures and chaperone patients when required ensuring patient privacy and dignity is maintained
- Carry out appropriate patient care after appropriate training under the supervision of the nurse in charge
- At the conclusion of clinics ensure consulting rooms are cleaned and tidied and ensure all necessary documentation is directed to the appropriate department
- Carry out vision testing
- Put away stores when delivered according to hospital policy being aware of COSHH
- Identify that stock levels are correct and inform senior staff if anything needs to be ordered
- Responsibilities for the development of teaching and training of any staff
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines
- To ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times
- To support trained nursing staff within the department in the delivery of patient care
- To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised
- To communicate effectively with staff and patients to ensure that the highest possible standard of care is provided to patients
- To be caring and competent and to ensure patient safety and well-being is paramount at all times
- In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take part in a period of training in order to be competent in instillation of drops and vision testing
RESEARCH & AUDIT
- To commence and participate in research/special projects as directed by the department manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Experience within a care setting
- Experience working within an Outpatient setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills & effective record management
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
- Ability to work autonoumously, and use own initative when necessary
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Experience within a care setting
- Experience working within an Outpatient setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills & effective record management
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
- Ability to work autonoumously, and use own initative when necessary
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach
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.
