Senior Healthcare Assistant inPlymouth inPlymouth PUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust rfZyg7lg

The University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant for the REI outpatient department, focused on supporting patients undergoing ophthalmology tests and treatments. This full-time position involves working under indirect supervision to assist with care delivery, conducting pre-operative assessments for ophthalmic surgical patients, organizing local anaesthetic lists, and supervising junior Healthcare Assistants. While previous ophthalmic experience is not essential, some knowledge in the field is advantageous. The role is available as a fixed-term contract or secondment, with a preference for internal staff and those in 'Priority' or 'At Risk' categories.

The REI department emphasises teamwork and provides in-house training for suitable candidates. The position requires working five shifts a week, and interested applicants are encouraged to visit the department for further inquiries.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the REI outpatient department, This role is to support patients requiring ophthalmology tests and treatment. Carry out ophthalmic related investigations.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.

Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement). ***

REI dealing with all aspects of eye health through all ages of life. We have a very enthusiastic team who are welcoming and always eager to help. In house training is provided for the right candidates. Please feel free to pay us a visit and the staff will answer any questions you may have . The vacancy is full time which at the present means 5 shifts a week .Ophthalmic experience is not essential but some knowledge is desirable. Please see attached job description. Please contact me if you have any questions

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To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by Registered Nurses

To carry out care under indirect supervision.

To assist in Pre-operative assessment for Ophthalmic Surgical Patients

To organise and run a local anaesthetic list under indirect supervision

To supervise junior Healthcare Assistant, making a contribution to their training and development.

To undertake specific extended skills

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