Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Skills
IT skills – basic level
- Skills
Understands confidentiality
- Skills
Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing etc)
- Experience
Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Experience
Previous experience in a care environment
- Education and qualifications
Good general education
- Education and qualifications
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Education and qualifications
Willingness to undertake in house Ophthalmology training
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Some knowledge or awareness of Ophthalmic care
- Experience
Awareness of the NHS structure and current issues
- Education and qualifications
Previous Ophthalmic training
Job overview
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographic area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District.
We currently have a vacancy for a full-time registered nurse in Ophthalmology at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay. One of the largest employers in the area, we have approximately 6,000 staff working across five sites; Furness General Hospital (Barrow in Furness), Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital (Kendal), Ulverston Community Health Centre and Queen Victoria Centre (Morecambe).
By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.
Main duties of the job
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.
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/
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker - Ophthalmology with University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Clinical support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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