Senior Clinical Support Worker

Job description

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust – Ophthalmology Clinic

Band 3, Part‐time – 7.5 hours per week (Monday‐Sunday)

Senior Clinical Support WorkerJob OverviewVisa sponsorship is not available for this Band 3 role. The position is currently open to candidates resident in the UK and who meet the required qualifications and experience.

Main Duties of the JobThe post involves providing basic patient care, assisting with procedures, chaperoning and organising the daily run of ophthalmology clinics.

Perfoming vision tests, IOP readings and colour vision tests.

Assisting in theatres and supporting chaperoning during procedures.

Booking appointments and adding patient referrals.

Removing dressings and carrying out simple dressing under supervision.

Measuring patient observations: height, weight and BMI.

Ensuring high standards of patient care and experience.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Support and chaperone patients during procedures.

Organise and run individual clinics including Macula, Pre‐assessment, Main Ophthalmology, County Eye and Emergency Eye clinics.

Perform vision tests and IOP, colour vision assessments.

Assist in theatre and day‐to‐day clinic tasks.

Book appointments and manage patient referrals.

Qualifications

GSCE Maths and English at grade C/4 (or Level 2 Functional Skills) and proof of equivalence for overseas qualifications.

Full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care from an accredited awarding body.

Experience

12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant (or equivalent).

Employer Certification / AccreditationCompliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Disclosure and Barring Service requirements.

Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Working Conditions & BenefitsOur part‐time contract offers a pro‐rated annual salary of £25,760 – £27,476. Flexible working arrangements are considered in line with Trust policies.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English