Healthcare Assistant - Bedford

The OVS Assistant is part of a multiprofessional team. The role involves using a range of highly specialised technology and imaging equipment to take various images of the eyes and collect data such as eye pressures and visual fields data. OVS Assistants also support the patients with their needs, either directly or by escalating appropriately. This enables clinicians to make important decisions in the care and treatment of our patients. As an OVS Assistant you may be the first person a patient will see and therefore it is important to instil the Trust values within your everyday working practices. Our OVS Assistants are individuals with a real passion for providing high quality healthcare to patients. The role is the perfect position for those who want to make a real difference to other people's lives.Main duties of the job The post holder works as part of a team under supervision and will: Participate in the delivery of patient centred care, always maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude. Contribute to the ward/clinic/department/organisation. Support senior staff in the provision of a caring and safe environment. Demonstrate competence in generic and specialist skills following the completion of the appropriate training and education and within twelve months from commencement in role. Function at a competency level in line with the requirements of the post and achieve and maintain both mandatory and statutory training requirements associated with the role.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.