Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Ophthalmology
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 188-HCA010225
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- OPH Eye Outpatients
- Tref
- Southampton
- Cyflog
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum - Pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 07/03/2025 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 17/03/2025
Teitl cyflogwr

Senior Healthcare Assistant
Band 5
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has become available to join our diverse Ophthalmology team as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker. If you are looking for a fast paced, varied role, utilising excellent communication and patient assessment skills, this could be the role for you. It is a patient focussed position, working within a large team, supporting patients of all ages including paediatrics and adults. We are looking for a motivated individual, who leads by example, has high standards and offers excellent patient care.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Our service runs 6 days, Monday - Saturday. Our full time workers enjoy a good work life balance with a 4 day week across the 6 days. This position is based in Southampton eye unit and can include occasional off site working at our eye clinics held in Lymington.
The candidate will need to have a Level 3 qualification in healthcare. The role includes but is not limited to, assessing patients visual acuity, understanding the patients pathway, assessing patients holistic needs and planning care as required, instillation of eye drops, cannulation and venesection, supporting and assisting with some specialised paediatric and adult clinics, carrying out some imaging assessments. Previous ophthalmic experience is not essential, however a devotion to learn and develop is paramount.
As a team we focus on teaching and supporting all new starters, who are provided with buddies to support on the job training.
All applicants would need to be flexible, empathetic, and passionate. The ability to work well within a team and also independently is required. We look forward to your applications.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications / training required
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ 3 in health and social care or equivalent
- Numeracy and Literacy skills at level 1 or 2 or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Proven experience in a caring role
- Understanding of an acute hospital setting and the role of the SHCA
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous HCA experience
- Previous experience of working with the general public
Aptitudes and skills required
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Willingness to undertake further education and training
- Able to take instruction/direction as required
Trust Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Anca Bolovan
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior Sister
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0238120 8738
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