Clinical Support Worker - Ophthalmology

Nhs-1; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Support Worker in Ophthalmology at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for a full-time Band 3 role.

You will work in general and specialised ophthalmology clinics, receive in-house ophthalmic training and develop the competencies needed to provide high-quality patient care across the Trust. This post sits within a large, multi-site NHS foundation.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to undertake in house Ophthalmology training.
• Previous Ophthalmic training.

Responsibilities

• Care for ophthalmology patients in general and specialist clinics.
• Participate in in-house Ophthalmic Nursing training and development.
• Complete ophthalmic competencies required to work in the department.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly and eff

IT skills – basic level

Hygiene basics

Ophthalmic care awareness

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Willingness to undertake in house Ophthalmology training

Previous Ophthalmic training

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Clinical Support Worker - Ophthalmology

NHS AfC: Band 3

''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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District.

We currently have a vacancy for a full-time registered nurse in Ophthalmology at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal), Ulverston Community Health Centre and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe).

By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.

Main duties of the job

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 and specialised Ophthalmology clinics including emergencies and routine.

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

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

Working for our organisation

We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community 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

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)
• Some knowledge or awareness of Ophthalmic care

Education and qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake in house Ophthalmology training
• Previous Ophthalmic training

Experience

• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
• Previous experience in a care environment
• Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

Internal only posts are only open to employees of UHMBT and this does not include employees of OneLSC working in our hospitals.

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, there is a charge of £41.00 for Enhanced and £20.00 for Standard & Basic 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 4 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 many more. To access click on this link https://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.