Job Description

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed SHCA who will join our friendly and conscientious Ophthalmology team. This is a Part time 30 hour post Fixed term post for 12 months and these hours will need to be worked flexibly to cover the needs of the service.
Our service is countywide in that we offer a range of services to the population of Worcestershire, treating and managing the simplest to complex conditions and diseases.
The successful candidate will work primarily at the Kidderminster hospital site but all staff are required to be flexible and may need to cover activity on other sites should the need arise.
This excellent opportunity has arisen for band 3 SHCA to join our department working within our multidisciplinary team. You will be required to work in both the theatre and clinic environments and will be supported to provide excellent care for our patients.
With the help of our admin, support and management teams, you will deliver our values and nurse our patients with pride, respect, empathy, consideration, compassion and dignity.
We are committed to delivering an excellent ophthalmic nursing service that delivers the best patient experience and care.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job

• To support the professionally qualified staff and work under their direction to provide quality nursing care, therapy activity, treatments and procedures directly to patients.
• To prepare clinical rooms for outpatient clinics to ensure a smooth running clinic
• Visual acuity testing
• Optical Coherence Topography
• Intraocular pressure testing with the ORA/I-Care
• Pentacam
• Visual Field Testing
• Chaperoning patients
• Assisting within the laser clinic to maintain patient and relatives safety
• Assisting the registered nurse in the nurse-led pre-assessment clinic.
• To be conversant with equipment and its use and the procedure for reporting faults.
• To put away stock and help maintain stock levels.
• To Clear Dirty instrument trolleys and rubbish and linen bags.
• Assist in positioning patients on the operating table.
• Assist in preparing theatres
• Assist in the Admission and preparation of Patients for theatre.
• Act as an Escort nurse
• Act as a runner in Theatre
• Setting up of sterile field for Intravitreal injections
• Assist in the care and Discharge of Post op Patients.

About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from four sites in Kidderminster, Redditch, Bromsgrove and Worcester
Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:

• Best services for local people
• Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
• Best use of resources
• Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9365-25-0742-1
Job locations
Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job

• To support the professionally qualified staff and work under their direction to provide quality nursing care, therapy activity, treatments and procedures directly to patients.
• To prepare clinical rooms for outpatient clinics to ensure a smooth running clinic
• Visual acuity testing
• Optical Coherence Topography
• Intraocular pressure testing with the ORA
• Pentacam
• Visual Field Testing
• Chaperoning patients
• Assisting within the laser clinic to maintain patient and relatives safety
• Assisting the registered nurse in the nurse-led pre-assessment clinic.
• To be conversant with equipment and its use and the procedure for reporting faults.
• To put away stock and help maintain stock levels.
• To Clear Dirty instrument trolleys and rubbish and linen bags.
• Assist in positioning patients on the operating table.
• Assist in preparing theatres
• Assist in the Admission and preparation of Patients for theatre.
• Act as an Escort nurse
• Act as a runner in Theatre
• Setting up of sterile field for Intravitreal injections
• Assist in the care and Discharge of Post op Patients.

See full details in job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job

• To support the professionally qualified staff and work under their direction to provide quality nursing care, therapy activity, treatments and procedures directly to patients.
• To prepare clinical rooms for outpatient clinics to ensure a smooth running clinic
• Visual acuity testing
• Optical Coherence Topography
• Intraocular pressure testing with the ORA
• Pentacam
• Visual Field Testing
• Chaperoning patients
• Assisting within the laser clinic to maintain patient and relatives safety
• Assisting the registered nurse in the nurse-led pre-assessment clinic.
• To be conversant with equipment and its use and the procedure for reporting faults.
• To put away stock and help maintain stock levels.
• To Clear Dirty instrument trolleys and rubbish and linen bags.
• Assist in positioning patients on the operating table.
• Assist in preparing theatres
• Assist in the Admission and preparation of Patients for theatre.
• Act as an Escort nurse
• Act as a runner in Theatre
• Setting up of sterile field for Intravitreal injections
• Assist in the care and Discharge of Post op Patients.

See full details in job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 2/3 in Direct Care or equivalent.
• Key skills- Literacy/Numeracy

Desirable

• First Aid Qualification
• -Able to perform ECG
• - Trained in Venepuncture

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Keyboard/computer skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a theatre setting
• Experience of working in a clinic setting
• Experience of working in an ophthalmic setting

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ 2/3 in Direct Care or equivalent.
• Key skills- Literacy/Numeracy

Desirable

• First Aid Qualification
• -Able to perform ECG
• - Trained in Venepuncture

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Keyboard/computer skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a theatre setting
• Experience of working in a clinic setting
• Experience of working in an ophthalmic setting

Skills Required