Ophthalmology Clinical Support Worker Training

Uhmb; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster is seeking a full-time registered nurse in Ophthalmology at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. You will join a busy department caring for patients of all ages across general and specialist clinics.

You will receive in-house training in Ophthalmic Nursing, work within Doctor / Nurse led clinics, and complete the ophthalmic competencies required to work in the department.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and understanding with patients.
• Basic IT literacy required.
• Willingness to undertake Ophthalmology training.
• Previous Ophthalmic training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work in general and specialised Ophthalmology clinics including emergencies and routine.
• Undertake in-house Ophthalmic Nursing training and development.
• Complete ophthalmic competencies for the department.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Hygiene basics

Ophthalmic care knowledge

Education

Basic literacy & numeracy

Willingness to Ophthalmology training

Previous Ophthalmic training

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster is seeking a full-time registered nurse in Ophthalmology at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. You will join a busy department caring for patients of all ages across general and specialist clinics.

You will receive in-house training in Ophthalmic Nursing, work within Doctor / Nurse led clinics, and complete the ophthalmic competencies required to work in the department.