Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata/pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 26/02/2025
Health Care Assistant
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental
Values
of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible. Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request. If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466. Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. Job overview
Applications are invited for individuals pursuing a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position within Ophthalmology Outpatients. We are looking for an HCA who wishes to develop their skills to work within our busy ophthalmic outpatient department. You will be required to work across both sites, Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital on a rota basis. Working hours: Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 18:00. You must be flexible with days of work and start and finish times. A visit to the department is actively encouraged. Main duties of the job
Following Induction and relevant training and self-directed learning: Obtain & document correct visual acuity, IOP and instil eye medication accordingly. Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, their relatives, and members of the team by utilising a range of communication methods. Assist and support the team in the delivery of patient care, assessments, and documentation of patient care. Organise clinics and their workload whilst demonstrating effective time management and prioritisation of patient needs. Obtain relevant patient assessments, history taking and medical images. Assist in our AMD service and injection service in the treatment room. Assist within the Minor Ops Procedure room. Extended roles e.g., stock ordering, chaperone, cleaning/stocking of the clinic rooms. Our wish is for you to join and to embrace this opportunity to provide individualised care for ophthalmic patients within a very busy department. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a speciality that is rapidly expanding and that requires enthusiastic and motivated people so we can fully support our service requirements. Essentially:
You will have experience in an acute UK Healthcare setting and a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care of Adults or equivalent. Desirably:
You will have clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation & ECG. Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development. On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes. Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. EXPERIENCE
UK Hospital Experience Ophthalmology Experience Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook & LinkedIn - UHDBTrust IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. At UHDB, we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender. Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here. UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK via: the points-based immigration system the EU settlement scheme eVisa During the course of its employment activities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust collects, stores and processes personal information about prospective, current and former staff. Our Privacy Notice includes applicants, employees (and former employees), workers (including agency, casual, honorary and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience – please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our Trust website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/information-governance
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Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental
Values
of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients. University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible. Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request. If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466. Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. Job overview
Applications are invited for individuals pursuing a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position within Ophthalmology Outpatients. We are looking for an HCA who wishes to develop their skills to work within our busy ophthalmic outpatient department. You will be required to work across both sites, Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital on a rota basis. Working hours: Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 18:00. You must be flexible with days of work and start and finish times. A visit to the department is actively encouraged. Main duties of the job
Following Induction and relevant training and self-directed learning: Obtain & document correct visual acuity, IOP and instil eye medication accordingly. Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, their relatives, and members of the team by utilising a range of communication methods. Assist and support the team in the delivery of patient care, assessments, and documentation of patient care. Organise clinics and their workload whilst demonstrating effective time management and prioritisation of patient needs. Obtain relevant patient assessments, history taking and medical images. Assist in our AMD service and injection service in the treatment room. Assist within the Minor Ops Procedure room. Extended roles e.g., stock ordering, chaperone, cleaning/stocking of the clinic rooms. Our wish is for you to join and to embrace this opportunity to provide individualised care for ophthalmic patients within a very busy department. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within a speciality that is rapidly expanding and that requires enthusiastic and motivated people so we can fully support our service requirements. Essentially:
You will have experience in an acute UK Healthcare setting and a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care of Adults or equivalent. Desirably:
You will have clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation & ECG. Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development. On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes. Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. EXPERIENCE
UK Hospital Experience Ophthalmology Experience Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook & LinkedIn - UHDBTrust IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. At UHDB, we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender. Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here. UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK via: the points-based immigration system the EU settlement scheme eVisa During the course of its employment activities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust collects, stores and processes personal information about prospective, current and former staff. Our Privacy Notice includes applicants, employees (and former employees), workers (including agency, casual, honorary and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience – please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our Trust website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/information-governance
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