Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.The Eye Unit is situated on the ground floor of the tower block, providing high quality services to patients in all clinical ophthalmic areas.To include outpatients, casualty, pre and post-surgery assessment clinics, minor operations, glaucoma service and WARM service. These clinics are held currently over the 3 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust sites.Come and join the staff that is highly skilled, motivated and focused on delivering and developing ophthalmic care.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the delivery of excellent care and the efficient running of the ophthalmic clinics by assisting Nursing and Clinical Staff and to deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual patients needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their confidentiality and beliefs at all times.
To assist and support professional practitioners and patients during clinical treatment and procedures.
To undertake a co-coordinator role within clinics and support colleagues.
To establish a rapport with the patients and relatives and awareness of the individual patient needs, ensuring these are communicated to the Registered Nurse.
To identify the potential for stress and to support patients in the care environment by demonstrating empathy and understanding.
Whilst maintaining a professional attitude at all times, develop sound interpersonal relationships with patients and colleagues.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately 580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
30 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-7621672
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
• Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in Direct Care

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in a care setting
• Previous hospital experience

Desirable

• Experience within the speciality

Skills
Essential

• Computer literate
• Competent in English Language - written and verbal
• Able to work in a team environment

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
• Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in Direct Care

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in a care setting
• Previous hospital experience

Desirable

• Experience within the speciality

Skills
Essential

• Computer literate
• Competent in English Language - written and verbal
• Able to work in a team environment

Skills Required