# Clinical Support Worker Ophthalmology ODU > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-support-worker-ophthalmology-odu/6ab48b75-b13c-4b92-97c8-9cbba19a5781 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-support-worker-ophthalmology-odu/6ab48b75-b13c-4b92-97c8-9cbba19a5781.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** St Leonards On Sea - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Premanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 21.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T13:01:25.173Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Bexhill/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Clinical_Support_Worker/Clinical_Support_Worker-v8059300 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8059300?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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 ## Responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - 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. ### Qualifications **Essential** - 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 **Desirable** - Evidence of additional training and competency in theatre environment - Evidence of additional training and competency in Ophthalmology - Completion of Care certificate ## Documents - [job hazard form - 30-09-25 (pdf, 880.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349462) - [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672) - [clinical support worker - higher level b3 (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349461) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.