Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

HCA OPHTHALMOLOGY

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Job summary

The Ophthalmology department is the busiest outpatient speciality. We require a motivated Band 2 HCA to join our Ophthalmology Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and Motivated HCA who has an interest in Ophthalmology and a willingness to learn new specialist skills. We are a friendly department and take pride in the provision of high quality care to our Patients.

Main duties of the job

To support the ophthalmology team in the provision of high quality care to our Ophthalmic patients. You will be required to undertake training in the provision of specialist tests to our patients. therefore clear and concise communication skills are required.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year PER ANUM

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-HCA1450-DC

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

On completion of training you will be required to undertake and deliver Ophthalmic tests. You will be required to support Registered Nurses in delivery of high quality ophthalmic care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

On completion of training you will be required to undertake and deliver Ophthalmic tests. You will be required to support Registered Nurses in delivery of high quality ophthalmic care.

Person Specification

HCA EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • HCA experience

Desirable

  • ophthalmology EXPERIENCE /INTEREST

TEAM WORK

Essential

  • PREVIOUS TEAM WORK

Desirable

  • WORKING WITH GENERAL PUBLIC

development

Essential

  • to be able to demonstrate keenness to develop

Desirable

  • Ophthalmic skills
Person Specification

HCA EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • HCA experience

Desirable

  • ophthalmology EXPERIENCE /INTEREST

TEAM WORK

Essential

  • PREVIOUS TEAM WORK

Desirable

  • WORKING WITH GENERAL PUBLIC

development

Essential

  • to be able to demonstrate keenness to develop

Desirable

  • Ophthalmic skills

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron Ophthalmology

Sharon Hanniffy

sharon.hanniffy@ldh.nhs.uk

07929662222

Details

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year PER ANUM

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-HCA1450-DC

Job locations

Luton and Dunstable

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ


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