Healthcare Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Liverpool
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£27,040 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Excellent communication skills Ability to convey technical information Adaptability Time management Organisational skills Telephone manner Confidentiality Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Healthcare Assistant

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Liverpool

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £27,040 per annum

Type: Full-time, On-site

Job Description

Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a Healthcare Assistant (Surgery Assistant) within our Liverpool clinic. The role involves travelling to cover other [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] surgery clinics.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Pre-operative testing; conducting tests prior to examination and treatment and assisting during the consent appointment process.
  • Patient discharging; instructing the patient pre and post procedure on the care of the eyes, updating medical records, making follow up appointments.
  • Laser technician; preparation and calibration of the lasers, understanding data, loading and transferring data, safe running of the lasers.
  • Co-ordinating: Controlling patient flow on the day of the consent appointment and surgery appointments.
  • Assisting the surgeon during consent appointments and treatments – acting as scrub assistant (LVC only).
  • Undertaking the role of ‘HCA’ in IOL theatre to assist the surgical team and patients during surgery.
  • Actively participating in end of treatment day activities; updating patient files, filing, compiling reports, cleaning, stock and lens ordering.
  • Reporting untoward incidents – taking an active role in patient safety and quality and risk management.

Essential Skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to absorb and convey highly technical information
  • Adaptable with a flexible approach to work
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
  • Confident, professional with fantastic organisational skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Demonstrate confidentiality, integrity and discretion

Benefits

  • Market leading salary
  • No night shift
  • State of the art, modern working environments
  • 33 days annual leave per year
  • Pension scheme
  • Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular Lens Surgery
  • Free eye tests
  • Discounted prescription eyewear and sunglasses
  • Generous [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] friends and family discount scheme
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Accessible management team
  • Full visibility of 6 week rota

How to Apply

Please apply now by uploading your CV. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.

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