Job summary
Employer heading
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmology OPD (PCEU Windsor)
NHS AfC: Band 3
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job overview
Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant (Ophthalmology Outpatients) - PCEU Windsor
This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Prince Charles Eye Unit in Windsor.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have completed their Band 2 competencies and are working towards their Band 3 competencies.
You will assist colleagues from Doctors to Nurses to reception staff in delivering a safe and efficient service.
You will also need to obtain clinical skills to work in various areas of the department (Visual Acuity, Ocular pressures, Dilation, Ocular scans, Supporting within our Eye casualty & AMD injection services).
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is a proud organisation in developing our staff to further their training & knowledge in a Healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
To work within a busy Outpatients department alongside our supportive and enthusiastic team.
To develop Ophthalmic knowledge with in-house training.
To ensure patients, visitors and colleagues are supported to ensure all patients visits to the unit run effectively and care needs are met.
Visual Acuity, Pressure Checks, Dilation, OCT Scans, Supporting Colleagues & patients within the OPD, Eye Casualty & AMD Services.
Working for our organisation
Our dedicated ophthalmology team works within Prince Charles Eye Unit at King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor).
Prince Charles Eye Unit was awarded “Team of the Year” at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's CARE Awards 2024.
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of West Berkshire.
Windsor is a historic town located along the River Thames, easily accessible by road and rail, known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, including Windsor Castle.
With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Windsor offers a vibrant community atmosphere, being a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the supervision a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner:
- Acting always in the patient’s best interests.
- Protecting and maintaining the patient’s privacy and dignity at all times.
- Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.
- Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.
To be actively involved in providing supervision and guidance to junior/less-experienced staff.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Successful completion of Trust’s Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence.
- Completed Care Cerificate.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ / QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as Health Care Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting.
- Reliable work / study record.
Desirable criteria
- Ophthalmology Experience.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracey Williams
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03300 6146496
- Additional information
Sister Tracey Williams on 03300 6146496 or [email protected]
Sister Amandeep Thiara on 03300 6146496 or [email protected]
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