Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Department: Ophthalmology Theatres at Lloyds Court

Band 2/3 pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking proactive and compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistants to join our new Ophthalmology Theatre service at Lloyds Court.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialist Ophthalmology setting, supporting patients undergoing cataract surgery. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care pre, post and peri-operatively and working as part of the clinical team in a fast-paced environment.

Do you have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, experience in theatres or ophthalmology? If you are ready to build upon your NHS experience and grow in a specialist service, we will offer you opportunities to develop in a varied and interesting role.

Please be advised you will be Band 2 until you pass the NHS Care Certificate, probation and core competencies to become Band 3.

Interview date: tbc

Main duties of the job

We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute

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

The aim of the role of senior healthcare assistant at Lloyds Court is to support the safe, efficient and compassionate delivery of ophthalmic surgical procedures, with a focus on cataract surgery, by assisting the clinical team and ensuring a smooth patient journey from admission to discharge.

The post holder will work alongside skilled nurses and surgeons contributing directly to high-quality patient care. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring theatres run smoothly, while supporting patients and their families throughout their surgical journey. The role will include supporting outpatient clinics as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

• Assist in the preparation and support of patients undergoing cataract surgery under local anaesthetic.
• Administer prescribed pre-operative eye drops as per Trust SOP.
• Escort and support patients undergoing local anaesthetic procedures.
• Support the surgical team with patient positioning and maintaining sterile fields. Communication  •    Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team receiving and conveying complex and sensitive information. •    Actively participate in the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist process. •    Ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained. •    Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the patient group. Leadership •    To develop own practice and offer service improvements •    To be familiar with trust policies and procedures •    Act within limits of own competence, ensuring actions support care, protection and wellbeing of others. •    Maintain responsibility for the identification of own continuing educational and development needs, including audits of own work practice. Formulate a personal development plan and participate in the annual appraisal process.

Professional

• To act at all times in a professional and courteous manner.
• To ensure compliance with mandatory training.
• To participate in the Trust’s appraisal system be involved in continuous development, keeping up to date knowledge on the Healthcare Assistant’s role.
• To participate in department meetings as appropriate.
• To uphold the Trust Values.
• To promote the importance of good clinical practice throughout the ward/department, acting as an ambassador for high standards and good patient care at all times. Please refer to the job description for further details