Visa Sponsorship Jobs 2024

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Health care Assistant to join our team at the Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor.

The Adult Eye Day Bed Ward comprises of 14 day chairs, 3 recovery beds and 2 eye operating theatres.

We are open Monday to Friday 07:30-18:00.

We strive to provide high quality compassionate care for our patients and their families. Safety is at the forefront of our practice.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic health care assistant  who has an interest in a career in operating theatres and would like to gain experience within Ophthalmology specialities.

You should have a desire to provide compassionate support and care for patients under going  eye surgical procedures.

Good communication skills, a  caring nature, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work with us are essential, together with a willingness to learn and develop.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction on commencing the post.

If you would like to be part of our team and help us deliver the best outstanding care to our patients, we want to hear from YOU!

 

Main duties of the job

 

How to join us:

There are three pathways to join us as a Healthcare Assistant, designed to welcome candidates with different backgrounds and experiences – shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview via one of the following three pathways:

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant – Pathway 1
If you already hold a Care Certificate, we encourage you to provide a copy of your certificate, and you will be invited to interview for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position.

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) – Pathway 2
If you have achieved a grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English and can provide copies of your certificates, you will be invited to interview for a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) position.

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) – Pathway 3
If you do not meet the criteria for pathways 2 and 3, you will be invited to participate in one of our assessment centres, where we will assess your numeracy, literacy, listening, and IT skills. Successful candidates will then be invited to interview for a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) role.

All candidates appointed to a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant (Development) role will be required to complete the Care Certificate and progress to a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position within their first 6 months of service.

 

Working for our organisation

 

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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for candidates with a desire to provide compassionate support and care, good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team.

Main duties include:

  • Admitting patients and recording their vital signs.
  • Escorting patients to theatres.
  • Working as part of the Eye Theatres Theatre Team.

The relevant job description will depend on the entry pathway you are following. Please refer to the attached job descriptions for more detailed information based on your chosen pathway.

(Please note: we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role).

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Successful completion of Trust’s Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence
Desirable criteria
  • QCF level 2 or Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care
  • Care Certificate
  • T Level in Health

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience as Health Care Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working within relevant specialty

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively

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