Bank Senior Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmic

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

The Spire Regency Hospital in Macclesfield, South Cheshire opened in 1991 and has undergone extensive site modernisation creating an excellent environment for our team and patients. We offer fast access to consultations with specialists in a wide range of treatments, supported by advanced imaging and diagnostic technology.

Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business, bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality of patient care.

We are committed to our employees, well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward

Duties and responsibilities:

Visual fields and OCT
Visual Acuity including distant (all types) and near vision test
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology of globe and surrounding structures
Patient education specific to compliance issues i.e. drop / ointment instillation and pre-op preparation in specific clinics.
Ocular swab
Biometry
Measurement of Intraocular pressure using iCARE
Who we are looking for

Previous experience of working as an HCA (or equivalent) in a clinical environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential
NVQ Level 3 is desirable but not essential
Experience in Ophthalmic is desirable
Benefits

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Bank colleagues are paid weekly
Access to Spire Healthcare pension
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Free uniform
Free DBS
Full induction, including mandatory training updates
Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
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