Clinical Support Worker - Ophthalmology
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Lancaster, LA1 4RPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
4 days leftJob description
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancast...
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 and specialised Ophthalmology clinics including emergencies and routine.
You will undergo in house training specialising in Ophthalmic Nursing care and development.
You will be expected to complete the ophthalmic competencies that are required to work in the department.
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. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
We operatefrom 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 including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- IT skills - basic level
- Understands confidentiality
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc)
Desirable: - Some knowledge or awareness of Ophthalmic care
Education and qualifications
Essential: - Good general education; - Basic literacy and numeracy skills; - Willingness to undertake in house Ophthalmology training
Desirable: - Previous Ophthalmic training
Experience
Essential: - Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids; - Previous experience in a care environment
Desirable: - Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
23 October 2026
Last checked
26 October 2026
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