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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology - East Area
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 34 hours per week
Job ref
050-ACS418-0725
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ophthalmology Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital/ Deeside Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£25,313 - £26,999 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/07/2025 23:59

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Health Care Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant on Eye Department East Wrexham.

The Eye Department opens Monday to Friday only (excluding bank holidays).

        

Main duties of the job

The Eye Department opens Monday to Friday only (excluding bank holidays).

All applicants must have Health Care Assistant experience and additional training and mentorship into Ophthalmology Nursing will be provided in house by the Ophthalmology registered nurses. Following induction and training, the Band 3 Health Care Assistant will be expected to work within the Eye theatre, general clinic and Day Unit, following the e-rostering allocation for Deeside and Wrexham

Post – 34 hours per week

Applicants will also be required in time to attend the ODTC community hospital and other primary care setting to support ophthalmology nurse led clinics for assessment of Ophthalmology patients in primary care.

Informal visits and discussion are welcome; please contact Mrs Llinos Brown, Senior Sister – [email protected] or 03000 848672.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Llinos Brown
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 848672
Additional information

 

 

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