Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Ophthalmology Healthcare Assistant
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An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 healthcare assistant
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 3 healthcare assistant to join the highly skilled Ophthalmic Surgical Team. This will be a full-time, 37.5 hour vacancy, working in The Ophthalmic Surgical Unit and Medical Retina Unit. Working hours include Monday- Friday, 7.30am -7pm, over a 5 day period. This is a fixed term position currently.
THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants will not be accepted. Due to popularity this vacancy may close after one week.
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About the Unit
The Unit provides sight saving treatment for people across Lancashire/ Cumbria and beyond using state of the art facilities designed with high quality patient focused care at the forefront.
The Ophthalmic surgical unit is a specialised department which integrates The Medical Retina Unit, macular service, two theatres a recovery area and an ophthalmic day surgery ward offering a number of clinical settings within the unit.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be working as a band 3 healthcare assistant within a highly specialised Ophthalmology Surgery and Clinic setting. This role involves admitting and preparing patients for Ophthalmic procedures, assessing visual acuity, preparing patients for fluroescein angiogram. There will be a requirement to continually adapt with the service as work within a nurse led services which includes intravitreal injecting.
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You would be involved in preparing patients for procedures such as:
- Retinal detachments (PPV)
- Cataract surgery
- Plastic surgery
- Biopsies
- Laser eye surgery
- Emergency and trauma surgery
About the Opportunity
Due to restructuring within the unit in an attempt to grow our expanding service we require a passionate and positive individual who have pride in their work. The ideal candidate would receive full on the job training in a supportive environment with a team that values you. We also offer:
- A structured mentorship programme, supportive of individuals learning strategies and needs
- Encouragement for staff to take on projects to take the department forward, where each contribution is valued.
About the Trust
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
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About the Location
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nicky Kirby
- Job title: Unit manager
- Email address: nicola.kirby@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01253 953131
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