Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Bedfordshire and Luton Diabetic Eye Screening Service.

We are looking for a positive team orientated person with a focus on maintaining a quality service and providing a high standard of care to our patients in a friendly, supportive environment.

You will be caring, compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated and committed to provide only the very best in patient care.

You will be required to complete the Level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners within two years of commencement.

The post holder will provide clinical support to qualified staff to ensure the smooth running of Diabetic Eye Screening clinics.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be to carry out pre-screening examinations, which will include confirming demographic, clinical and retinal information, instilling dilating drops, measuring patient’s visual acuity and capture digital retinal images.

The post holder will be required to travel to various sites across Bedfordshire and Luton.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Clinical and Patient Care

To work clinically both alongside senior members of the team and independently, being able to take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being, completing all documentation accurately and legibly, and ensuring that all information systems are maintained.

To attain the competencies such as instilling eye drops, patient observations, vision assessment using Snellen testing charts and capture images using a retinal camera.

To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job after a period of training and completion of appropriate competencies.

Be a ‘competent user’ of a variety of technical equipment (computerised and mechanical) and act as a resource person for novice users.

Support the clinics to ensure all equipment is cleaned and calibrated, following local and Trust policies and procedures.

Undertake the Screening Checklist to ensure the screening environment is safe (for yourself and your patients)

Maintaining a sufficient stock of consumables to run your clinic

To give clear and concise explanation and test instructions to ensure maximum patient understanding and co-operation takes place, taking into account patients who have visual impairment, hearing loss, physical or mental disabilities, learning difficulties, different age groups and non-English speaking patients.



  • Bedford, United Kingdom Observe Care Ltd Full time

    You will be assisting in meeting the daily needs of patients in Bedford and surrounding areas for the provision of physical and emotional care and working as part of a team to achieve the required standards. Responsible for the provision of personal and basic health care to clients, assisting them to gain confidence in the performance of their day-to-day...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Priory Adult Care Full time

    Orchid Lawns is a 24 bedded care home designed for older people with dementia. The home provides a specialist dementia nursing service, working in partnership with Central Bedfordshire PCT and Local Authorities. Situated in Steppingley, Bedfordshire the home offers a supportive environment with en-suite bedrooms and comfortable lounge areas. Our dedicated...

  • Care Assistant

    3 days ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom Radfield Home Care Full time

    **Job Title**: Care Assistant **Location**:Bedford **Contract**: Bank **Salary**: £12.00 per hour **Join our mission**: **At Radfield Home Care, it’s our mission to make ageing a more enjoyable and rewarding experience for all involved and our care assistants have a huge role to play in making this happen.** Radfield Home Care specialises in...


  • Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom IU Health Full time

    IU Health is seeking expert and new grad RN's who will have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine. At IU Health, you will learn and develop in significant ways, advancing healthcare for all! Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed with competitive benefits, a culture that accepts your...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Bloom & Care Limited Full time

    _**Have you recently retired and want some flexible care work? Are you looking for some extra money around your normal job? Are you a student nurse/midwife/other healthcare sector and want some shifts around placement/studies? Do you want to be able to pick and choose your hours?**_ We are looking for a new Community Care Assistant to join our small close...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Bloom & Care Limited Full time

    _**Have you recently retired and want some flexible care work? Are you looking for some extra money around your normal job? Are you a student nurse/midwife/other healthcare sector and want some shifts around placement/studies? Do you want to be able to pick and choose your hours?**_ We are looking for a new Community Care Assistant to join our small close...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Circle Health Group Full time

    **Surgical First Assistant** **Bank Shifts** **Competitive hourly rate** **The Manor Hospital** in Bedford **is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. **Circle Health Group...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Dial House Care Ltd Full time

    Care Assistant - based at Sir William Harper House. **Shifts between 7am to 10pm Monday to Sunday** **Required to work every other weekend.** Dial House is one of Bedford’s longest established Home Care providers and has an excellent reputation for quality of care it provides. We are looking for compassionate, reliable staff to join us in caring for...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Primary Care Careers Full time

    **About the Role**: Responsibilities will include: - To improve the lives of people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the timely delivery of an excellent, compassionate service to promote the recovery and well-being of patients and their carers / families. - To work collaboratively with general practitioners and...

  • Director of Integrated Care

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 5 days ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom Circle Health Group Full time

    Applicants should meet the following criteria: You act on own initiative and problem solves utilising resources available. You are able to make judgements involving complex facts or situations which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. You have excellent decision-making capabilities, people management skills,...

  • Care Assistant

    Found in: Whatjobs ES C2 - 7 hours ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom City & County Healthcare Group Full time

    Company DescriptionCare AssistantLocation: Bedford - MK40 to MK43Hourly rate: £11.02-£14.99 ph + 25pShifts: DaysAccess to vehicle required: Yes, due to the geographical nature of this roleWhat we offerWe’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. With a career as a Care Assistant at Sage...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Direct Payments - Bedford Citizen Housing Association Full time

    **Job Description and Person Specification** **Job title**: Personal Assistant (PA) **Reporting to**:Client/Mother **Location**:Bedford Area. **Nature of the job role**: **Main Duties**: Someone enthusiastic to support and encourage the client in their daily activities and at the same time ensure his choices are recognised and respected at all times. Be...


  • Bedford, United Kingdom Swivel Healthcare Full time

    As a care assistant, your responsibilities will vary, However, your job will mostly consist of: - Personal care: Assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes and catheter bags - Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet...

  • Care Assistant

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom Advantage Healthcare Limited Full time

    Job DescriptionThis is an excellent opportunity to enhance your current skill base and join us as a Children’s Complex Care Assistant. You will have full training and clinical support to develop and enhance skills in various complex areas such as tracheotomy, ventilation, seizure management, and stoma care plus so much more! We care for and support people...


  • Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom CBI Health Group Full time

    Description Administrative Assistant, Bedford If your professional customer service skills are enhanced by a can-do attitude, this full time position would be a great opportunity to join the CBI Health. As anAdministrative Assistant within CBI Health, Home Health Services, you will be the face and voice of this accredited, innovative community health care...

  • Care Assistant

    Found in: Whatjobs ES C2 - 7 hours ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom City & County Healthcare Group Full time

    Company DescriptionLocation(s): Bedfordshire and surrounding areasPay Rate: £13.50Shifts Available: Various shifts availableWhat we offerAdvantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare...

  • Care Assistant

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom Advantage Healthcare Limited Full time

    Company Description Location(s):  Bedfordshire and surrounding areas Pay Rate:  £13.50 Shifts Available:  Various shifts available What we offer Advantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of...

  • Care Assistant

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom Advantage Healthcare Limited Full time

    Company DescriptionLocation(s): Bedfordshire and surrounding areasPay Rate: £13.50Shifts Available: Various shifts availableWhat we offerAdvantage Healthcare is part of City & County Healthcare Group. You’ll have access to all the resources, career pathways, benefits, investments, opportunities, and security that being part of City & County Healthcare...

  • Social Work Assistant

    Found in: Whatjobs ES C2 - 4 days ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    Social Work AssistantService care Solution are currently recruiting for a Social Work Assistant in Bedford.As a Social Work Assistant you will assess and review adult residents of Bedford Borough to ensure safe discharges both from hospital and community settings.Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Social Work Assistant, you will be responsible:Assessing and reviewing...

  • Care Assistant

    1 day ago


    Bedford, United Kingdom Bedford Borough Council Full time

    **General information**: **Reference **:001934 **Closing Date **:03/12/2023 **Service Area**: **Directorate**: Adult Services **Service Area**: Learning Disabilities & Mental Health **Vacancy Details**: **Category**: Social Care - Adult Social Care **Job Title**: Care Assistant (George Beal House) **Grade**: BBU04 **Salary Range (£ pro rata for part...