Healthcare Support Worker

1 week ago


Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom Nuffield Health Full time

Healthcare Support Worker

Chichester Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Ad Hoc

Up to £15.00 per hour

Our Ophthalmology department at Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital has an open position for a Healthcare Support Worker. Let's grow together while we assist you in reaching your full potential.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a sociable, energetic, and diligent individual to join our ophthalmology outpatient team. As a member of our Ophthalmic healthcare support staff, you will:

  • Ensure the delivery of top-notch patient care and take necessary actions if standards are not met
  • Take patient medical histories and document relevant details. You will help in preparing patients for eye examinations, tests, and procedures.
  • Work independently (after training and skill assessment) to offer a top-tier technical service, including diagnostic testing and imaging for adult patients in various sub-specialties under the direct supervision of a clinical specialist nurse.
  • Conduct tests such as visual acuity assessment, Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT), Pentacam, Auto-refraction, and Visual Field Assessment.
  • Follow standard operating procedures, departmental protocols, and guidelines.
  • Assist in upholding infection prevention and control measures.

The Person

To excel as a Healthcare Support Worker, you should have:

  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Willingness to acquire new skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team
  • A professional work ethic
  • A compassionate approach towards patients and colleagues
  • Prior experience in a hospital setting
  • Existing healthcare qualifications (preferable)
  • A friendly demeanor, approachability, and adaptability to changes in clinical services

Supporting Your Well-being.

We aim for you to enjoy your work, stay healthy, happy, and appreciated. That's why we've designed a benefits package tailored to you. This includes Holiday entitlement according to the Working Time Directive, Enrollment in our Pension Scheme, and access to discounted gym membership at £15.00 per month.

Being on the bank means you are not tied to a fixed number of hours per week but instead work as needed to meet business requirements and accommodate your schedule.

Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital

Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital is a 30-bed facility conveniently located near the city center with complimentary on-site parking. The hospital features two laminar flow operating theaters, a JAG accredited endoscopy unit, and two minor treatment rooms in the outpatient section. It also houses a small radiology department, with CT/MRI services available in a mobile unit. Inpatient physiotherapy services are offered on-site, while outpatients receive care at the fitness and wellness center at Chichester gate for follow-up physio and hydrotherapy sessions.

Our primary focus is on orthopedics, in addition to serving patients in gynecology, urology, general surgery, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, maxillofacial surgery, and pain management. We provide outpatient care in dermatology, cardiology, neurology, and rheumatology.

Join Nuffield Health now and shape the future you desire.

If you're interested in this opportunity, why not kick off your application today? We review applications on a rolling basis and may close vacancies early in case of a high volume of submissions. Therefore, applying promptly will ensure your consideration for this position.

It all begins with you.


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