Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant
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Job Opportunity: Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant
Are you someone who enjoys looking after people? Would you enjoy working with new healthcare technology? You may be an experienced Band 2 Healthcare Assistant or someone looking for a new direction in your career. Chalfont Community Hospital Ophthalmology department is looking to increase their Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant workforce.
About the Role
We are currently seeking highly motivated people to join our nursing team. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated person who is quick and willing to learn new skills. It would be great if you already have experience as a Health Care Assistant or have previously worked in an Ophthalmology setting, but most important is enthusiasm to learn and the ability to work in a busy environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside the Ophthalmic nurses, assessing the patients attending Ophthalmology clinics and performing the diagnostic imaging tests that those patients require.
- Assist the nursing team in the safe and effective delivery of patient-focused care in all areas of the Ophthalmology department.
- Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately.
- Assist patients out of bed, helping with dressing and undressing as required.
- Answer telephone in the correct manner and take messages as appropriate.
- Assist in the general cleanliness and tidiness of clinic area including kitchen, sluice and storerooms.
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Benefits
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer:
- Flexible and agile working opportunities.
- NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- A range of health and well-being services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who knows the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
Our Values
- Vision: To provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Mission: To provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Care Values: Collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Hazel Nyack-kaseke
- Job Title: Matron
- Email Address: hazel.nyack-kaseke@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01296315942
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