Health Care Assistant | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	23 April 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£30,039 - £31,088 per annum pro rata incl. HCAS
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	23 May 2025
Location:	Tooting, SW17 0QT
Company:	Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7147310/273-DS-7147310

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 3 Healthcare Assistant at Moorfields at St. George's Hospital NHS Trust.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join the St George's Theatre team. Prior ophthalmology experience is not required but desirable. This is a hybrid role with administrative duties included in the post. The successful applicant will be based mainly at MEH St George's theatres on part time with ample opportunity for locum work.
If you are hardworking, have the passion for providing excellent patient care and would like to be a part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

The post holder, after the necessary training and induction, will take the responsibility for the operational support and delivery of ophthalmic theatre services.
The post holder is responsible for assisting in the care of the surgical patient during the peri-operative period by supporting the multi-disciplinary team.
Clinical Duties include:
• Assisting in the preparation of the operating theatre.
• Assisting the surgical team during surgical procedures as a theatre circulator.
• Assisting in the general upkeep and maintenance of stock levels in theatres.
• Providing a safe environment that minimises the risk of infection.
• Be part of the team in ensuring the team brief, surgical safety checklist and de-brief is done effectively.
• Assist qualified staff in the transport of patients from Duke Elder Ward to theatres and recovery.
• Moving and transferring patients between beds and operating tables in a safe manner, with the minimum discomfort to patients.
• Work alongside the qualified staff to perform stock checks and procurement of consumables.
Operational Support include:
• GENESIS system scanning support
• GALAXY Theatre System Management Support
• Ordering and upkeep of consumables, supplies, implants and instruments.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Clinical and Patient Care
· Contribute towards patient care and clinical activity in the department which includes assisting with the care of the surgical patient, supporting qualified staff in the overall care of the patient during the peri and post-operative period, maintaining a high standard of patient care within agreed departmental standards, policies and procedures.
· Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team for the benefit of the patient, appreciating each member of the team's needs and role.
· Establishing effective communications between departments, relaying messages to and from the surgical team and liaising with personnel outside the Operating Theatre.
· To communicate effectively, respectfully and in a timely manner within the team.
· Understand the principle of confidentiality. Communicating and acting in a manner that always maintains the patient’s confidentiality and dignity.
· Capture and maintain patient data/documentation.
· Participating in meetings of Theatre Department staff.
· Participating in the safe collection, transfer and return of peri-operative patients.
· Assisting in the safe movement of patients throughout the unit.
· Assisting in positioning the patient for surgical procedures.
· Preparing tables/trolleys and beds as appropriate.
· Ensuring the patient tracking system is updated.
· Preparing the ophthalmic operating theatre and assisting the ophthalmic surgical team.
· Checking the environment and equipment for cleanliness and carrying out cleaning procedures e.g. operating tables, lights etc.
· Checking and selecting and opening of sterile and non-sterile equipment including instrument packs.
· Preparing sterile and non-sterile equipment.
· Assisting in gowning and gloving.
· Supplying the sterile team with items as instructed by the qualified practitioner.
· Participating in swab, instrument and needle count.
· Check theatre instruments and other extras with the scrub nurse.
· To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job after a period of training and completion of appropriate competencies.
· To work alongside all staff in all areas of the ophthalmic patient pathway–outpatient clinics and day care including admissions and discharge areas.
To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
· To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.
· To attain the competencies such as patient observations (BP electronic and manual measurement, TPR, RBS), ECG.
· To act as a chaperone when required.
· To give clear and concise explanation and test instructions to ensure maximum patient understanding and co-operation takes place, taking into account patients who have visual impairment hearing loss, physical or mental disabilities, learning difficulties different age groups cultural differences and non-English speaking patient.
Theatre Admin Responsibilities
· Competently use GALAXY Theatre Systems for
o Session management and creation
o Retrospective data collection and input
o Inputting patients on theatre lists and sessions
· Competently use GENESIS System for:
o Scanning inventory and consumables delivered to the department
o Scanning inventory and consumables used in theatre
o Supporting qualified staff in the upkeep of implant registry for standard and special order lenses
· Ordering of consumables, implants, instruments, equipment.
Professional Development and Education Responsibility
· To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, participating in departmental training and development. Maintaining a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers.
· Ensuring familiarity with emergency procedures i.e. fire and arrest and attending annual updates.
· Participating in training and teaching programmes for all Operating Department support staff.
· Maintaining a commitment to personal development.
· To be professional in manner and appearance.
· To be punctual and report any absence in accordance with local policy.
· To recognise own legal accountability for standards of care by ensuring adherence to local policy document(s).
· To develop within the framework of a personal development plan as agreed with your manager.
· To participate in training to achieve the competencies required to undertake the role under the supervision of a trained nurse.
Audit, Quality and Risk Management Responsibility
· Assisting in the collation of any information required for auditing/quality issues.
Being receptive to and participating in relevant research within the Department where appropriate.
· Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping.
· In conjunction with the senior members of the multi-disciplinary team and the directorate support a positive culture and environment for both staff and patients.
· Encourage service users in providing feedback on the quality of service provided in the clinical areas both on a local and Trust level such as friends and family card/question.
· Participate and provide leadership in implementing user focused quality improvement initiatives.
· Maintaining own awareness of, and complying with policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety (whether Statutory or Trust) and to assist in ensuring the compliance of other staff.
· To assist in ensuring a safe working environment by the reporting of accidents and incidents to the senior person on duty.
· Promoting the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other personnel.
Resource Management and Responsibility
· To develop and maintain an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and adhering to current policy in the recruitment and staff use, procurement of equipment and materials.
· Ensure stock levels are maintained.
Assisting with stocks and supplies arrangements for theatres (to include):
· Storing and replenishing supplies and maintain stock levels.
· Ordering and monitoring SSD supplies and updating instrument tracking systems.
· Checking and receiving sterile and non-sterile stock and supplies.


This advert closes on Wednesday 7 May 2025