Ophthalmology Care Assistant – NHS Band 3

Transformation Unit; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to join the Ophthalmology team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role involves working in both general and specialized ophthalmology clinics, including emergencies, and undergoing ophthalmic training to achieve required competencies.

The post is full-time within an NHS environment, with responsibilities across the Ophthalmology department to support patient care and maintain high standards of clinical

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work in general and specialised ophthalmology clinics including emergencies.
• Complete ophthalmic competencies and training.
• Support nursing care in ophthalmology settings.

Skills

Communication

IT basics

Hygiene basics

Ophthalmic care

Education

Literacy & numeracy

In-house Ophthalmology training

Ophthalmic training

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to join the Ophthalmology team at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role involves working in both general and specialized ophthalmology clinics, including emergencies, and undergoing ophthalmic training to achieve required competencies.

The post is full-time within an NHS environment, with responsibilities across the Ophthalmology department to support patient care and maintain high standards of clinical