Clinical Support Worker - Ophthalmology - Annex 21 @ 75%

NHS Lanarkshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 35 days

NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Clinical Support Worker for Ophthalmology at University Hospital Hairmyres. This 36-hour-per-week permanent role supports registered nurses and delivers ward-based patient care in a busy ophthalmology setting.

Open to NHS Lanarkshire staff under Annex 21 training, with Band 3 pay (£29,103 – £31,409) and a 75% training option during Annex 21. NHS discounts and generous pension apply.

Qualifications

• SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience in a caring environment.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks to deliver and support direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assist in the preparation of patients for procedures.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Assist in the collection of routine urine/blood specimens.

Education

SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Ophthalmology - Annex 21 @ 75%

Job reference: 258403
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 29/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: University Hospital Hairmyres
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Department: Ophthalmology
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse, and will regularly work unsupervised.

The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward environment.

Please note: may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.

In this key role, you will:

• Carry out assigned tasks to deliver and support direct patient care, under the direction of a registered nurse, to ensure delivery of a high quality of patient care e.g.
• Assist in the preparation of patients for procedures.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Assist in the collection of routine urine/blood specimens.

What You'll Bring

• SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.

What we Offer

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

This post is open to NHS Lanarkshire employees only. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid at 75% of the top of Band X and on completion of training will then move on to Band 3 scale.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.