Overview
ACES is a pioneering independent provider of NHS ophthalmic care in the community and one of the first centres nationally to take innovative fast track cataract surgery out of a hospital setting. Delivering the highest standard of clinical eye care with expert consultant ophthalmologists putting patient care at the heart of everything we do.
With NHS waiting lists for cataracts surgery growing, ACES offers patients an alternative option, providing life changing cataract surgery in as little as four weeks. We are proud to provide our patients with immediate care and support the NHS.
We’ve been providing NHS eye care in the East of England since 2007 and will be expanding this year across the UK. We provide services including cataract surgery, YAG laser treatment, glaucoma treatment, oculoplastics and general ophthalmology.
With patient care as our priority, ACES is committed to providing exceptional and timely community emergency and routine ophthalmology outpatient services. Using the latest ophthalmic technology, we consistently provide excellent clinical outcomes for all patients, giving them the best possible quality of life.
The main objectives of our services are to:
* Reduce waiting times for patients with eye conditions.
* Deliver exceptional care without the need for a hospital stay.
* Have a positive impact on patients’ lives.
* Provide care closer to home for the patient in line with DoH guidelines.
* Reduce overall waiting times in the health economy.
* Create additional capacity in secondary care.
* Aim to provide a fast and efficient patient-focused pathway in collaboration with patient representatives and primary care professionals.
* Use new technologies and the latest equipment, maintaining the highest levels of care at the cutting edge of ophthalmology.
At ACES, our mission is to ensure all patients are given a choice in their eye care. Access to ACES allows patients to have treatment quicker and live their lives to the fullest immediately.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Following appropriate training, supervised practice and competency assessments, you will undertake the role of Healthcare Assistant (HCA) within the surgery team in ophthalmic (IOL) theatres. You will be responsible for the following:
* Pre-operative testing; conducting tests prior to examination and treatment and assisting during the consent appointment process, including providing information to patients prior to their Cataract procedure.
* Patient discharge; instructing the patient pre and post procedure on eye care, updating medical records, and arranging follow-up appointments.
* Co-ordinating: managing patient flow on the day of consent appointments and surgery to ensure minimum waiting times and addressing queries.
* Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as scrub assistant, taking notes for the surgeon; instilling eye drops.
* Undertaking the role of HCA in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery and related tasks such as decontamination of instruments.
* Participating in end-of-treatment day activities; updating patient files, filing, compiling end-of-day reports for head office, cleaning the department, stock and lens ordering.
* Reporting untoward incidents – contributing to patient safety, quality and risk management.
* Previous experience within optical or healthcare environment
* Exceptional communication and presentation skills
* Ability to absorb and convey highly technical information
* Adaptable with a flexible approach to work
* Excellent time management and ability to prioritise tasks
* A confident and professional individual with strong organisational skills
* Professional telephone manner
* Demonstrate confidentiality, integrity and discretion
* A valid UK driving licence and own car is essential
* Flexibility to travel to other clinics when required
What’s in it for you?
* An industry leading salary
* No nightshift and No on-call
* State-of-the-art, modern working environment
* 29 days’ annual leave per year
* Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
* Free eye tests
* Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
* Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.
ACES is an equal opportunities employer.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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