Clinical Support Worker - Ophthalmology

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to join their Ophthalmology Department. This role involves providing essential nursing care under the guidance of registered nurses, assisting in various clinics, and participating in the organization of theatre lists. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care, a willingness to learn, and the ability to communicate effectively. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality care to patients of all ages. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills are essential for this role.
• Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in a care-related area is required.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses in providing care to patients.
• Perform clinical tasks, clerical duties, and phlebotomy as needed.
• Participate in flexible working hours to meet service needs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic IT Skills

Hygiene Skills

Ophthalmic Care Awareness

Education

Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3

Job description

Main area: Clinical Support Worker Grade NHS AfC: Band 3

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours will be considered)

Job ref: 331-L12161224

Employer: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Town: Lancaster

Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum Pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 01/01/2025 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.

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.

Within this post, you will work in general Ophthalmology clinics and more specialised ophthalmic clinics, preoperative assessment, and support the organisation and running of theatre lists on a day-to-day basis.

You will undergo in-house training specialising in Ophthalmic Nursing care and will be expected to complete the ophthalmic competencies required to work in the department.

Main duties of the job

1. 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).
2. Provide basic patient care and document that care in the patient records.
3. Perform agreed clinical tasks, clerical duties, and phlebotomy.
4. Participate in working flexible hours to meet the needs of the service, including evenings and weekends.

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.

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.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

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

Experience

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

Skills

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

The Behavioural Standards Framework

Everybody’s responsibility in everything we do.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.

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.

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.