Clinical Support Worker - Eye Clinic

NHS; Kendal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Support Worker for the Eye Clinic. The role involves supporting registered nurses, performing clinical tasks, and providing patient care. The position offers in-house training in Ophthalmic Nursing care and requires a good general education along with basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care-related areas.
• Previous experience in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and assistance to patients under RN direction.
• Perform clinical tasks, clerical duties, and phlebotomy.
• Participate in flexible hours to meet service needs.

Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Hygiene

Interest in Ophthalmic care

Education

Good General Education

NVQ level 3 in care-related areas

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Clinical Support Worker - Eye Clinic

The closing date is 14 May 2025

The Ophthalmology Department cares for patients of all ages attending a wide range of ophthalmic clinics. We have Doctor/Nurse led clinics on all sites.

Within this post, you will work in general Ophthalmology clinics and more specialised ophthalmic clinics, perform preoperative assessments, and support the organisation and running of clinics daily. This provides an opportunity to cover all aspects of Ophthalmic Care.

You will undergo in-house training specialising in Ophthalmic Nursing care.

You will be expected to complete the ophthalmic competencies required to work in the department.

Main duties of the job

• Work in support of and under the direction of a registered nurse, providing nursing care and assistance to patients within defined parameters specified by the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.
• Perform agreed clinical tasks, clerical duties, and phlebotomy.
• Participate in working flexible hours to meet the needs of the service, including evenings and weekends.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer a range of General Hospital services, including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and consultant-led services.

WGH provides General Hospital services, an Urgent Treatment Centre, and helps with conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three hospitals provide outpatient services, diagnostics, therapies, day-case, and inpatient surgeries. Additionally, various outreach services and diagnostics are available across Morecambe Bay.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the role and main duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available under the supporting documents.

More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found on our website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Good General Education
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care-related areas

Experience

• Manual handling of patients
• Previous experience in a care environment
• Awareness of NHS structure and current issues

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Basic IT skills
• Good hygiene skills (e.g., hand washing, food handling)
• Some knowledge or interest in Ophthalmic care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Ophthalmology Unit, Level 4, Westmorland General Hospital