Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in ophthalmology OPD located in Gledhow Wing, St James University Hospital and Seacroft Hospital.
Ophthalmology is the largest provider of specialist Ophthalmology service in the Yorkshire region and is extremely busy, we see both acute and clinic patients. As a senior clinical support worker, you will provide care to patients including undertaking appropriate tests and supporting them through their journey in the clinic. You will be required to prepare patients and support them during investigations and procedures such as injections to the eye, various types of surgery, post operative treatment and laser treatment. You will also be trained to undertake various investigations and administer eye drops to patients.
There will be opportunities for you to work in Ophthalmology subspecialties to further enhance your skills. Training will be provided.
We are advertising for full time and part time posts.
OOPD at St James is open 07:30 - 20:00 and Seacroft 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday. There is a requirement to work on a rota basis at the weekend to provide support to acute patients who are seen in the outpatients department. This is between the hours of 08:00-18:00.
It is a busy, fast paced environment that requires a motivated and dynamic individual who is patient-centred, compassionate and sensitive to the needs of patients who are sight impaired. Many patients require a lot of reassurance and guidance therefore a calm.
Main duties of the job
As
a Clinical Support Worker in ophthalmology, you will work closely with the
medical team, admin staff and other nursing colleagues to provide a smooth,
caring and efficient service for patients. Your main responsibilities will
include providing excellent care for patients whilst supporting them through
their journey on the day unit or in pre-assessment.
The
post will involve supporting the nursing team and to rotate when required
between both the SUJH and Seacroft Hospital, full training will be provided to
the successful candidate
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and busiest acute
hospital trusts in the UK, employing over 18,000 staff across multiple sites,
including Leeds General Infirmary, St James's University Hospital, Chapel
Allerton Hospital, Leeds Dental Institute, Seacroft Hospital, and Wharfedale
Hospital.
LTHT
provides a comprehensive range of services to the local population of
approximately 770,000 and offers regional specialist care to up to 5.4
million people.
The
Ophthalmology Department is predominantly based at St James University
Hospital, Leeds but we also offer services to patients at Seacroft Hospital
and Wharfedale Hospital. We are the biggest outpatient department in the
Trust.. There are 29 consultants in the wider Ophthalmology Department. The
team also trains Ophthalmic specialist trainees from the region.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existi
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect
compassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. The
jobholder will undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care duties
and can be expected to work under direct or indirect supervision by a
registered practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative
to achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective
care
The
jobholder will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers and
apprentice clinical support workers
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,
guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined
competency boundaries
Create
your Score Card
NVQ
3 in Health and Social Care,
Diploma
in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent
experience.
The
Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully
attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
Commitment
to undergo training and education as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will be actively involved in providing direct and indirect
compassionate care for patients in support of the multidisciplinary team. The
jobholder will undertake a range of delegated clinical patient care duties
and can be expected to work under direct or indirect supervision by a
registered practitioner.
The
jobholder will assist in the overall implementation and evaluation of care as
part of the multi professional team. The jobholder is expected to plan,
implement, deliver and maintain high standards of patient care. The jobholder
will be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) and acting on own initiative
to achieve the planned outcome.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of an environment for effective
care
The
jobholder will be expected to lead a team of clinical support workers and
apprentice clinical support workers
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,
guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined
competency boundaries
Create
your Score Card
NVQ
3 in Health and Social Care,
Diploma
in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent
experience.
The
Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully
attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
Commitment
to undergo training and education as required.
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated Compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care,
- Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience.
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Commitment to undergo training and education as required.
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care
- Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Significant experience of working within the speciality or department.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Caring and motivated Compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Willingness to learn and develop their role
- Interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care,
- Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience.
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment.
- Commitment to undergo training and education as required.
Desirable
- Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)).
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care
- Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post.
- Basic IT skills.
Desirable
- Significant experience of working within the speciality or department.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team working.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Competent in written, electronic and verbal communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
