Address We currently have posts available in our busy and constantly evolving Outpatients Department and are looking for enthusiastic and motivated support workers/ Healthcare Assistants to work in our Outpatients Department at Western Eye Hospital/Diagnostic hub.
The Departments within Outpatients offer a full range of outpatient care to the patients of the Western Eye Hospital/Diagnostic hub. The Western provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist ophthalmic facilities and is equipped with some of the most advanced diagnostic and technical equipment currently available.
The Western Eye Hospital/Diagnostic hub forms part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in the heart of Paddington, an area which is set to become one of the capitals most attractive and vibrant centres.
In this role you will assist in providing the best possible care to patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions. You will have the opportunity to work in all the outpatient departments and there is scope to work in the other areas of the Hospital/Diagnostic hub. You will develop skills in many of the diagnostic tests that our patients require.
To join us in providing our patients with the best possible experience and care, you must have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to work as part of a team. You will be given all the support and training you need to develop the skills needed to look after our patients.
All successful applicants will be expected to achieve the care certificate within 12 weeks of appointment. This does not apply to candidates applying within the trust.
To provide under supervision, essential assistance and support to registered nurses in the delivery of direct patient care, ensuring that patient needs remain at the core of our care delivery approach.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area as requested within the Western Eye Hospital.
To improve the patient experience.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
