Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant (Ophthalmology Outpatients) - PCEU Windsor
This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY IF YOU HAVE A SKILLS FOR CARE / NHS ENGLAND CARE CERTIFICATE
Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Prince Charles Eye Unit in Windsor.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they have completed their Band 2 competencies and are working towards their Band 3 competencies.
You will assist colleagues from Doctors to Nurses to reception staff in delivering a safe and efficient service.
You will also need to obtain clinical skills to work in various areas of the department (Visual Acuity, Ocular pressures, Dilation, Ocular scans, Supporting within our Eye casualty & AMD injection services).
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is a proud organisation in developing our staff to further their training & knowledge in a Healthcare environment.
To work within a busy Outpatients department alongside our supportive and enthusiastic team.
To develop Ophthalmic knowledge with in-house training.
To ensure patients, visitors and colleagues are supported to ensure all patients visits to the unit run effectively and care needs are met.
Visual Acuity, Pressure Checks, Dilation, OCT Scans, Supporting Colleagues & patients within the OPD, Eye Casualty & AMD Services.
Our dedicated ophthalmology team works within Prince Charles Eye Unit at King Edward VII Hospital (Windsor).
Prince Charles Eye Unit was awarded “Team of the Year” at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust's CARE Awards 2024.
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of hospital services for the population of Reading, Newbury, Wokingham and the towns and villages of West Berkshire.
Windsor is a historic town located along the River Thames, easily accessible by road and rail, known for its rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks, including Windsor Castle.
With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Windsor offers a vibrant community atmosphere, being a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
At our heart we are a local hospital that works with NHS and social care partners to provide excellent healthcare services for over 500,000 people who currently live in our catchment area. We also provide specialist hospital services beyond the county's borders.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Williams Job title: Sister Email address: tracey.williams@royalberkshire.nhs.uk Telephone number: 03004166392
Sister Tracey Williams on 0300 4166392 or tracey.williams@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
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