Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

Closing date: 27 April 2026

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting Nursing Assistants for Ophthalmology within our organisation. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on either a full time or part time basis.

The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the registered nursing team in providing direct high quality patient care. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Sister and in partnership with the registered nursing team.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written, have a flexible approach to working and previous evidence of effective team working. We welcome applicants who have a genuine desire to develop within the NHS to deliver excellent care for patients. We expect applicants to be motivated, honest and reliable. In return you can expect an excellent level of support for personal and professional development.

We actively support professional development, and successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills to deliver patient care to adults with a diverse range of chronic and acute eye conditions.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the delivery of high quality patient focused care and be able to work effectively within the multi disciplinary team in order to promote service needs. Previous care experience in an Ophthalmic setting is desirable and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued development
• Qualifications/ certificates
• Care Certificate

Skills & Ability

• Effective communication both written and verbal
• Able to work in stressful environment
• Flexible approach to work

Knowledge

• Basic literacy skills
• To work effectively as part of a team
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Insight into the needs of patients and colleagues
• Understands the principal of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice
• Shows awareness of risk assessment and risk management

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Shows desire and capability to develop in nursing care standards (for example, please use specifics against the role) Show knowledge in health and safety issues (for example, please use specifics against the role)
• Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence based practice (for example, please use specifics against the role)
• Good communication - verbal/written Be able to work on own initiative Works well with in a team Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
• Participate in standard setting and research projects
• Evidence showing clinical and professional development
• To be able to plan, assess, evaluate implement patient care
• Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands Facilitate learning of others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.