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Ophthalmic AssistantinEast GrinsteadinEast GrinsteadPUBLISHED MON 11 NOV 2024

Band 2  PERMANENT 
BLOOD PRESSUREFAMILYMENTAL HEALTHNHSVISUAL ACUITY

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation TrustFollow Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Flexible working hours with options to accommodate childcare, ensuring a work-life balance.
Family-oriented work environment that fosters support and teamwork among staff.
Opportunities to grow professionally with the expansion of clinician and nurse-led clinics.
Diverse responsibilities including patient assessments, diagnostics, and direct patient care, making the job varied and engaging.
Strong emphasis on staff well-being with support resources to promote mental health.
Full-time position with a manageable workload of 37.5 hours over 4 days, allowing for quality personal time.
Chance to work occasionally on Saturdays for those interested, offering additional earning potential.
The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full-time Ophthalmic Assistant to join their family-oriented unit in East Grinstead. The role involves working 37.5 hours a week over four days, with shifts primarily from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, along with the option for occasional Saturday work. The unit offers a comprehensive Ophthalmic Outpatient service, which includes nurse-led clinics and diagnostic support to consultants and fellows.

Responsibilities include conducting visual acuity and eye pressure checks, assisting with patient pre-assessments (including ECGs and blood pressure checks), performing phlebotomy, supporting nurse-led clinics, and maintaining an organized and stocked department. The trust emphasises employee well-being and encourages a positive work environment where staff feel valued and supported.
Flexible working hours with options to accommodate childcare, ensuring a work-life balance.
Family-oriented work environment that fosters support and teamwork among staff.
Opportunities to grow professionally with the expansion of clinician and nurse-led clinics.
Diverse responsibilities including patient assessments, diagnostics, and direct patient care, making the job varied and engaging.
Strong emphasis on staff well-being with support resources to promote mental health.
Full-time position with a manageable workload of 37.5 hours over 4 days, allowing for quality personal time.
Chance to work occasionally on Saturdays for those interested, offering additional earning potential.

Here are 5 questions you could be asked if you apply for this job: Start practice interview...
1. Can you tell us a bit about your background and why you are interested in this position with our hospital?
2. What do you understand about the role of an Ophthalmic Assistant, and what specific skills do you believe are essential for this position?
3. Have you had any previous experience in a healthcare setting? If so, can you describe your responsibilities and what you learned from that experience?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to assist in a clinical setting? What tasks did you perform, and how did you ensure accuracy and patient comfort?
5. How comfortable are you with performing tasks such as visual acuity checks, eye pressure checks, and blood pressure measurements?
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1. Can you tell us a bit about your background and why you are interested in this position with our hospital?
2. What do you understand about the role of an Ophthalmic Assistant, and what specific skills do you believe are essential for this position?
3. Have you had any previous experience in a healthcare setting? If so, can you describe your responsibilities and what you learned from that experience?
4. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to assist in a clinical setting? What tasks did you perform, and how did you ensure accuracy and patient comfort?
5. How comfortable are you with performing tasks such as visual acuity checks, eye pressure checks, and blood pressure measurements?
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