Job overview
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.
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.
The role will include working alongside the Ophthalmic nurses, assessing the patients attending Ophthalmology clinics and performing the diagnostic imaging tests that those patients require. You will be expected to assist the nursing team in the safe and effective delivery of patient-focused care in all areas of the Ophthalmology department.
Main duties of the job
- 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of working in a busy environment
- Experience in a customer focused environment
- Understands nature of HCA duties Patient Care and Housekeeping duties
- Previous experience in a health care setting
Desirable
- Understands nature of HCA duties
SKILLS, ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multidisciplinary team patients and carers in written and spoken English
- Demonstrates a courteous manner with all individuals who he/she comes into contact with e.g. patients, relatives, staff etc.
- Manually dextrous in order to examine with speed, precision and minimal discomfort and to be able to record results accurately
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Able to take messages and pass them on accordingly Understands concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
- Ability to use a computer
Desirable
- Ability to use a computer
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Good basic education
- NVQ Level 1 or 2
- Experience within an ophthalmology setting
- Basic use of Microsoft word
Desirable
- Desirable to have a basic knowledge of the anatomy of the eye. Knowledge of eye conditions and their treatment. Knowledge of imaging procedures involved in role
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This advert is for Ophthalmic Technical Healthcare Assistant with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Amersham Hospital (current NHS organisation address), England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Sep 2026.
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