HCA - Health Care Assistant London, England
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Ophthalmic Health Care Assistant
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinic Manager
SALARY SCALE: From £20,000
(depending on experience)
Background:
Established in December 2018, OCL Vision was formed from the merger of 3 highly successful, world recognised eye surgeons offering our patients premium vision correction. We offer specialist consultations, diagnostics, laser eye surgery and lens surgical treatments from our flagship clinic in Central London as well as clinics in the surrounding areas and Hertfordshire.
Our mission is: To take personalised eye care to a new level of excellence and expertise and to be a model for collaborative working amongst the UK’s top consultant eye surgeons. To ensure the OCL brand is synonymous with the best sub-specialist eye care available anywhere in the World and at the forefront of research into innovative technologies and techniques.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
· Support nurses and doctors with the day to day running of clinics and theatre
· Carry our relevant tests, monitor patients’ blood pressures, pulse and oxygen level
· Assist in the running of pre and post-operative clinics including diagnostic support
· Prepare and set up clinic and treatment rooms for consultations and treatments, ensuring the rooms and equipment are ready for use
· Stock up theatres with necessary consumables and medications
· Make sure patients’ clinical notes and theatre pathways are completed
· Enter relevant medical information into Medisight
· Support theatre team as runner/ patient escort
· Explain the post-operative instructions to patients and relatives
· Prepare refreshments for patients and relatives
Necessary Skills:
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise tasks.
- Enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated with a passion for delivering the highest quality care
- Capable, confident and eager to learn
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Great customer care skills
- Must have a team minded approach
- Ability to work independently
- Must be in alignment with OCL vision and mission statement
- Experience of working in Ophthalmology or Optometry is desirable but not essential as full onsite training can be delivered
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London W1G 9TF and, WD6 3FG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
