Clinical Support Worker - Eye Clinic
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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive.We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
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 Ophthalmology clinics and more specialised ophthalmic clinics, preoperative assessment and support the organisation and running clinics on a day to day basis, this provides the opportunity to cover all different aspects of Ophthalmic Care.
You will undergo in house training specialising in Ophthalmic Nursing care.
You will be expected to complete the ophthalmic competencies for the post that are required to work in the department.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
Work in support of and under the direction of a registerednurse, providing nursing care and assistance to patients
within defined parameters specified by the Registered Nurse
(RN).
Record patient information.
Provide basic patient care and document that care in thepatient records.
Agreed clinical tasks, clerical duties and phlebotomy.Be required to participate in working flexible hours to the needs of the service, including evenings and weekends.
Working for our organisation
We operate from 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, and Ulverston Community 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, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Good General Education
- Basic literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Willingness to undertake NVQ level 3 in care related to area
Experience
Essential criteria- Manual Handling of patients
- Previous Experience in a care enviroment
- Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
Skills
Essential criteria- 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).
- Some knowledge, interest or awareness of Ophthalmic care
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The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive .
The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.
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