Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata |
| Oriau: | Part time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Chalfont St Peters, SL9 9DR |
| Cwmni: | Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6127720/434-SCC6127720 |
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Job overview
Are you someone who enjoys looking after people? Would you enjoy working with new healthcare technology? You may be an experienced Band 2 Healthcare Assistant or someone looking for a new direction in your career. Ophthalmology department Chalfont and Gerrard's Cross Community Hospital is looking to increase their Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant workforce.
We are currently seeking highly motivated people to join our nursing team. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated person who is quick and willing to learn new skills. It would be great if you already have experience as a Health Care Assistant or have previously worked in an Ophthalmology setting, but most important is enthusiasm to learn and the ability to work in a busy environment.
The role will include working alongside the Our Ophthalmology Consultant, assessing the patients attending Ophthalmology clinics and performing the diagnostic imaging tests that those patients require. You will be expected to assist the nursing team in the safe and effective delivery of patient-focused care in all areas of the Ophthalmology department.
• Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately
• To be able to carry out all required diagnostic test requested by consultants in clinic.
• Conduct visual acuity testing.
• Assist with, transfer of patients.
• Assist patients with toileting and other hygiene needs as required in the clinical setting.
• Answer patient queries and take appropriate action.
• Answer telephone in the correct manner and take messages as appropriate.
• Assist in the general cleanliness and tidiness of out patient area including kitchen, sluice and storerooms
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
This advert closes on Monday 20 May 2024