Job summaryWe have exciting opportunity at Moorfield's Satellite site for band 3 HCA to join our highly skilled well established ophthalmology department.We are based at Potters Bar Community Hospital , Barnet Road , Potters Bar, EN6 2RY.This post is working between theatre and outpatients service, by which you can gain experience of theatre and different specialist clinics like cataract , medical retina , pre-assessment , glaucoma , virtual clinics .Main duties of the jobYou will carry out and assist with specific ophthalmic procedures and support the clinic and day care staff, working as part of a multi- disciplinary team.We support patients from various specialties such as Glaucoma , Medical Retina , Cataract, Primary care and theatre.You must be of reliable character, professional and demonstrate the ability to take instruction from your seniors. You will need to be flexible and will need to rotate within the department where you will be expected to assist the nursing staff. You will support both patients in clinic and the multi disciplinary team and be able to work independently with minimal support.About usThis post is based at our Potters Bar satellite site.At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:Salary including High-Cost Area SupplementOpportunity to join the NHS Pension SchemeFree 24/7 independent counselling serviceLearning and development opportunitiesEasy and quick transport linksA range of attractive benefits and discountsAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount SchemesFree Pilates classesFull support and training to develop your skillsFlexible working friendly organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical and Patient CareTo support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessmentTo exercise an agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.To assist in maintaining record charts such as nursing observation, weight, temperature, pulse and respirationsTo undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff.To assist registered staff in the implementation of individual nursing care plans and the implementation of the patient care pathways.To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.To attain the competencies of Visual Acuity, eye pressure measurement, instillation of eye drops under the supervision and guidance of the qualified staff nurse, technical skills of OCT, HRT, auto-refraction , OPTOS, FFA scan and visual fields having followed the Trusts required protocol. This list is not exhaustive but gives an outline of the core competency skills that are required in this role in the clinic environment.To act as chaperon in intravitreal injection and theatre.To assist with the monitoring of equipment and stocks as required.(See Job description )Please note: The role description is a reflection of the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.Person SpecificationSkillsEssentialDemonstrate good communication skillsShows initiativeGood Interpersonal SkillsExperienceEssential'O' level/GCSE education or equivalent and experience in an ophthalmic settingWorked in ophthalmologyteam workingEssentialDemonstrate good team workingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressMoorfields at Potters Bar Community HospitalBarnet RoadPotters BarEN6 2RYEmployer's websitehttps://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)