Ophthalmology Healthcare Assistant
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Salary
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Going rate
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This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6131 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (58% match). If the code is right — and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
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.
THE INTERVIEWS ARE FACE TO FACE AT BLACKPOOL HOSPITAL'S ASSESSMENT CENTRE
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.
Job description
To assist all members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet individual patient needs, maintaining a safe environment, delivering high standards of care within the Ophthalmic Surgical Unit. Participate in the delivery of planned care, applying and evaluating advanced clinical skills as delegated by a registered nurse. Preparing a patient for theatre, initiating the WHO process and administering anaesthetic eye drops prior to the procedure. To work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of the patients and their families
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Working towards NVQ level 3
Desirable
- Cannulation competence
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant
Desirable
- Experience of Wound Care
- Care Certificate
skills and ability
Essential
- Basic I.T skills
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
Desirable
- Experience using Maxims PAS
- Ability to use own initiative and ability to prioirtise
About the employer
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.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.