Clinical Support Worker Ophthalmology ODU

Esht; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a Clinical Support Worker for their Ophthalmic Day Unit. The role involves assisting in patient care within the perioperative pathway. Candidates must have relevant qualifications including NVQ Level 3, and experience within the Ophthalmic healthcare environment. This is a part-time position offering a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 per annum, pro rata. Benefits include staff development and access to the NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills.
• Evidence of training in theatre and Ophthalmology.
• Experience as Clinical Support Worker or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support in delivery of patient care in perioperative pathway.
• Undertake tasks under supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
• Participate in admission and discharge of patients.

Skills

Experience in Ophthalmic healthcare

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in relevant field or equivalent

Good general education to GCSE level grade C or above

Completion of Care certificate

Job description

Clinical Support Worker Ophthalmology ODU

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Clinical Support Worker Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Premanent Hours Part time - 21.5 hours per week Job ref 374-ED2610-B

Site Ophthalmic Day Unit Bexhill Hospital Town Bexhill Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/01/2026 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Clinical Support Worker (CSW) in Ophthalmology or Theatres, to work in our busy Ophthalmic Day Unit.

You will be required to undertake a variety of tasks, including the admission and discharge of the patients, circulating in theatre; all the time working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The unit undertakes a holistic approach to the surgical patient pathway to ensure they receive the highest quality care during their pathway. You will be given to the opportunity to work in all areas of the patient’s journey.

We are striving to make the Ophthalmic services patients receive second to none! If you feel this challenge excites you then come and join our dedicated team.

A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths and NVQ2 in health and social care or the equivalent experience is essential.

The team is friendly and supportive with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care. This is a role where you will be offered support to develop your skills.

Main duties of the job

As a vital member of the Ophthalmic team, you will support in the delivery of patient care in the perioperative pathway.

You will undertake a broad range of care and activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner. Full training will be given

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Good general level of education to GCSE level grade C or above or GNVQ
• Educated to NVQ level 3 in relevant field or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Evidence of additional training and competency in theatre environment
• Evidence of additional training and competency in Ophthalmology
• Completion of Care certificate

Experience

• Experience of working within the Ophthalmic healthcare environment or Experience of working as Clinical Support worker / Assistant Theatre Practitioner within the Operating Theatre or relevant acute Hospital environment.

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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