Senior Healthcare Support Worker Ophthalmology
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Ophthalmology Department at York Teaching Hospitals NHSFT are recruiting for a band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our welcoming and growing nursing team. We are looking for skilled applicants with experience in ophthalmology clinics and a passion for providing high quality care, to support the diverse range of patients attending our eye clinics. The role will be cross-site between York Hospital and our fantastic new facility at The Community Stadium, with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across all areas of the eye clinic. A significant emphasis will be on mentoring less experienced members of the team, including new starters. If you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to take the next step in your career, then this role might just be for you! Main duties of the job
Continue to provide excellent patient care in undertaking tasks involved in the patient journey, for example:
Testing Vision Measuring IOP Conducting Humphrey visual fields tests Instilling eye drops under supervision of registrants Attending to patients' general and specific needs during their visit Inclusive of many other duties of HCAs
Leading on audit and improvement projects in the eye clinic, with the support of the leadership team. Mentoring less senior members of the team, including new starter HCAs. Providing guidance and support for all staff members, leading in terms of attitude, energy, and quality of care. Upholding and providing a shining example of the Trust's values at all times. Assisting nurses, doctors, and AHPs in treatment rooms for procedures such as intravitreal injections, across sites (York Hospital and Stadium) where appropriate. About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service). A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance through a variety of providers. Person Specification
Experience
Previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care/educational role. Experience in mentorship/teaching. Experience working within a team in a healthcare environment. Skills
Demonstrate high quality and effective communication skills. Basic IT literacy and experience with CPD and patient records. Using initiative when problem solving, working independently and without direct supervision. Ability to manage own workload, taking advice of nursing and consultant colleagues. Knowledge
Sign-off on all appropriate band 2 HCA tasks specific to ophthalmology. Evidence of knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, testing, disease, and treatments (giving examples). Qualifications
A minimum of Grade C or above in English and Maths, at GCSE level (or equivalent, e.g. Level 2 functional skills). Level 3 vocational qualification in a health/social care related subject, or willingness to complete the level 3 Diploma (QCF) appropriate to the clinical area, as provided by the organisation, within 24 months. 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. Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Ophthalmology Dept, York Hospital and York Community Stadium
#J-18808-Ljbffr
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Ophthalmology Department at York Teaching Hospitals NHSFT are recruiting for a band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our welcoming and growing nursing team. We are looking for skilled applicants with experience in ophthalmology clinics and a passion for providing high quality care, to support the diverse range of patients attending our eye clinics. The role will be cross-site between York Hospital and our fantastic new facility at The Community Stadium, with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across all areas of the eye clinic. A significant emphasis will be on mentoring less experienced members of the team, including new starters. If you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to take the next step in your career, then this role might just be for you! Main duties of the job
Continue to provide excellent patient care in undertaking tasks involved in the patient journey, for example:
Testing Vision Measuring IOP Conducting Humphrey visual fields tests Instilling eye drops under supervision of registrants Attending to patients' general and specific needs during their visit Inclusive of many other duties of HCAs
Leading on audit and improvement projects in the eye clinic, with the support of the leadership team. Mentoring less senior members of the team, including new starter HCAs. Providing guidance and support for all staff members, leading in terms of attitude, energy, and quality of care. Upholding and providing a shining example of the Trust's values at all times. Assisting nurses, doctors, and AHPs in treatment rooms for procedures such as intravitreal injections, across sites (York Hospital and Stadium) where appropriate. About us
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service). A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance through a variety of providers. Person Specification
Experience
Previous experience working and communicating with the public in a health/social care/educational role. Experience in mentorship/teaching. Experience working within a team in a healthcare environment. Skills
Demonstrate high quality and effective communication skills. Basic IT literacy and experience with CPD and patient records. Using initiative when problem solving, working independently and without direct supervision. Ability to manage own workload, taking advice of nursing and consultant colleagues. Knowledge
Sign-off on all appropriate band 2 HCA tasks specific to ophthalmology. Evidence of knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, testing, disease, and treatments (giving examples). Qualifications
A minimum of Grade C or above in English and Maths, at GCSE level (or equivalent, e.g. Level 2 functional skills). Level 3 vocational qualification in a health/social care related subject, or willingness to complete the level 3 Diploma (QCF) appropriate to the clinical area, as provided by the organisation, within 24 months. 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. Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address
Ophthalmology Dept, York Hospital and York Community Stadium
#J-18808-Ljbffr
