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Heathcare Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
216-AM-S7165294
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
REI Day Case Unit
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 £24,625 - £25,674 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/05/2025 23:59

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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust logo

Senior Health Care Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the REI Day of Surgery unit. This role is to support patients requiring day case surgery  by admitting them for their procedures, discharging them home afterwards, pre op assessment  and carrying out various investigations related to their surgery or as indicated by the clinicians. 

We are also excited to welcome the ENT service to our Day Surgery Unit.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

 

Main duties of the job

The REI Day of Surgery Unit is within a  purpose built hospital off sight, bringing the ophthalmic service back together within the same unit. It is an exciting time for new recruits to become part of our productive and efficient team, where excellence in care for our patients is paramount.

REI has been dealing with all aspects of eye health through all ages of life. We have a very enthusiastic team who are welcoming and always eager to help. In house training is provided for the right candidates. Please feel free to pay us a visit and the staff will answer any questions you may have . The vacancy is full time which at the present means 5 shifts a week .Ophthalmic experience is not essential but some knowledge is desirable. Please see attached job description. Please contact me if you have any questions

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.
If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100.
We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by Registered Nurses

  • To carry out care under indirect supervision.
  • To assist in Pre-operative assessment for Ophthalmic Surgical Patients
  • To organise and run a local anaesthetic list under indirect supervision
  • To supervise junior Healthcare Assistant, making a contribution to their training and development.

·        To undertake specific extended skills

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Demonstrable experience at Level 2
  • • Computer Literate
Desirable criteria
  • • Ophthalmic demonstrable experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • NVQ/HCA Level 3

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
  • • Ability to prioritise workload and resources
Desirable criteria
  • • To perform ECG and venepuncture skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Holloway
Job title
Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752439352