Clinical Support Worker - Ophthalmology

Uhmb; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay is seeking a part-time Band 3 Clinical Support Worker for the Ophthalmology Department at Furness General Hospital. This role involves providing nursing care, supporting clinics, and undergoing specialized training in Ophthalmic Nursing care. Candidates should possess basic literacy and numeracy skills and a willingness to pursue further qualifications in care.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and assistance to patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Document patient care in records and perform agreed clinical tasks.
• Participate in flexible working hours to meet service needs.

Skills

Communication

Basic IT skills

Hygiene skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care

Job description

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

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. There is currently a vacancy for a 24 hour part-time Band 3 Clinical Support Worker Post at Furness General Hospital.

Within this post you will work in general Ophthalmology clinics and more specialised ophthalmic clinics, preoperative assessment and support the organisation and running theatre lists on a day to day basis, this provides the opportunity to cover all different aspects of Ophthalmic Care.

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

You will be expected to complete the ophthalmic competencies for the post that are 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.

Agreed clinical tasks, clerical duties and phlebotomy.
Be required to participate in working flexible hours to the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related area

Experience

• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
• Previous experience in a care environment
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative or with minimal supervision
• Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
• IT skills to basic level
• Willingness to undertake CSW training in care related area Completed Trust Support Worker Programme

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood).
• IT skills – basic level
• Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc).
• Previous experience of working with the general public/ophthalmology setting

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.