Healthcare Assistant - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Blackpool, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated band 3 HCA to join the highly skilled/ dedicated ophthalmic surgical team.

This will be a part time vacancy working in The Ophthalmic Surgical Unit. Working hours include Monday

Sunday pm over a 4 5 day period covering on calls.

The Ophthalmic Surgical unit provides sight saving treatment for people across Lancashire/ Cumbria and beyond using state of the art facilities designed with high quality patient focused care at the forefront.

The Ophthalmic surgical unit is a specialised department which integrates The Medical Retina Unit, macular service, two theatres a recovery area and an ophthalmic day surgery ward offering a number of clinical settings within the unit.

The department is considered one of Blackpool Victoria Hospitals greatest assets treating up to 11,000 patients annually.

This role is predominately working in a theatre/ clean room setting, assisting with Ophthalmic procedures.

As an integral member of the team you would be involved in procedures such as:
Retinal detachments (PPV)

Cataract surgery

Plastic surgery

Biopsies

Laser eye surgery

Emergency and trauma surgery

A structured mentorship programme, supportive of individuals learning strategies and needs

Encouragement for staff to take on projects to take the department forward, where each contribution is valued.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester.

The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live.

In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower.

Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade.

Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Communication and relationship skills

1.1 Initiate WHO process prior to ophthalmic procedures, liaise with engineers/ manufactures for surgical instruments.

1.2 Ability to communicate with patients of varying understanding, and members of the MDT including pharmacy.

1.4 Receiving handover from registered nurse and relaying this information through the WHO process to the injector.

1.5 Take handover from surgeon and scrub nurse, safely returning the patient to the ward area and relaying post-operative plan of care to registered nurse.

1.6 Collecting patient from the ophthalmic ward ahead of their procedure under local anaesthetic. Identifying the required appropriate information to cascade to the team before surgery.

1.7 Initiate the WHO process prior to administering topical anaesthetic drops to the eye.

Knowledge, training and experience

2.1 Specialist training in ophthalmic procedures/ treatments working under HCA competency package to administer medication topically.

2.2 Attending required course to develop clinical skills ensuring competency.

Analytical and Judgemental skills

3.1 Assessment of the patient's eye prior to drop instillation, escalating possible infection, Identify contraindication prior to drop instillation.

3.2 Assess patient's suitability for local anaesthetic or positioning during theatre escalating to surgeon and registered nurse formulating a plan of care.

3.3 Offer advice to reassure/ educate patients.

3.4 Admit and discharge patients attending for fundas fluorescein angiogram.

3.5 Admitting and discharging theatre patients following their procedure, providing full comprehensive guidance to the patients for their post-operative care.

Planning and Organisational skills

4.1 Arranging repairs/ setting up theatre baskets/ ordering essential stock before supplies run low, reducing the risk of cancellations.

4.2 Manage own time effectively when on task ensuring clinics run smoothly without delay.

4.3 Covering on call rota, ensuring all equipment/ medication that could potentially be required is available to support the scrub nurse.

4.4 Prepare theatre before, during and following cases. Complying with infection control policies and cleaning/ storing equipment as per manufacturer's guidance.

Physical skills

5.1 Physical skills obtained through practice narrow margin for error venepuncture

5.2 Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important; manipulation of fine tools, materials

5.3 Hand eye coordination required when administering eye drops

5.4 Restraint of patients/clients