Ophthalmology Clinical Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary, part of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, seeks a Clinical Support Worker to support ophthalmology across general and specialist clinics. The role is full-time and includes in-house training in ophthalmic nursing care and competencies to achieve.

You will support patients of all ages in doctor- and nurse-led sessions, with emphasis on safe manual handling, confidentiality, and good hygiene.

Qualifications

• Previous care environment experience.
• Manual handling experience with lifting aids.
• Willingness to complete in-house ophthalmology training.
• Good hygiene and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support patients across general and specialist ophthalmology clinics, including emergency and routine work.
• Work in doctor- and nurse-led ophthalmology clinics on all sites.
• Complete in-house training in ophthalmic nursing care and development.
• Complete the ophthalmic competencies required to work in the department.

Skills

Communication

IT basics

Confidentiality

Hygiene

Education

General education

Literacy & Numeracy

Job description

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary, part of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, seeks a Clinical Support Worker to support ophthalmology across general and specialist clinics. The role is full-time and includes in-house training in ophthalmic nursing care and competencies to achieve.

You will support patients of all ages in doctor- and nurse-led sessions, with emphasis on safe manual handling, confidentiality, and good hygiene.