Healthcare Assistant

To work as part of the Ophthalmology Outpatient team in providing compassionate care to patients, service users, carers and families. This is a pivotal role that is essential in providing care and support to patients and service users through direct and indirect care, working within clearly defined limits and attainment of agreed competence.

Be able to work without constant direct supervision using initiative within the level of competence for the post.

Act as a role model at all times, reflecting the Trust values and behaviours and delivering high standards of care. Be self-aware and open to receive and learn form feedback.

Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and service users, recognising, respecting and responding to the diverse needs of our population., We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Healthcare Assistant and will welcome any forward thinking, caring individual who is committed to providing a high standard of patient care to our patients.

You must display excellent communication skills and be confident to deal with patients, families, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.

You will be given the appropriate training to undertake specific Ophthalmology investigations under the instruction and supervision of clinicians and nurse in charge.

CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role