Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

Healthcare Assistant

Ophthalmology

Band 2/3   £25,272 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata if part time

Hours: Full time -  37.5 hours per week , 2 full time posts available, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.

Ophthalmology services are based at Lloyds Court CDC, Central Milton Keynes. We are seeking two friendly, dynamic, hardworking Healthcare Assistants to join our Ophthalmology Nursing Team in a clinic based role, supporting patients of all ages and backgrounds. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality compassionate care.

If you do not have an NHS care certificate you would start at a band 2 and be supported within the first 6 months to achieve this at which time you will move to band 3.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role

Interview Date: 13 May 2026

Main duties of the job

'94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users. 'NHS Staff Survey 2024

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

Under the supervision of Registered staff, the role of the Senior Healthcare Assistant is to undertake delegated clinical care duties, assist the nursing team and support Healthcare Assistants in the delivery of safe effective care to the patient.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Undertake/assist patients with personal care duties as needed including, toileting, emptying catheter bags Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained. Assess patient condition and wellbeing through clinical observations and test results, looking for signs of agitation or distress, reporting any concerns with patient condition to a senior member of staff, in accordance with the department’s escalation process.

Professional

To act at all times in a professional and courteous manner. To ensure compliance with mandatory training.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information