East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Support Worker Ophthalmology ODU

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

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

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-ED2610-C

Job locations

Ophthalmic Day Unit Bexhill Hospital

Holliers Hill

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job 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

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

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.
Person Specification

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

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.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ophthalmic Day Unit Bexhill Hospital

Holliers Hill

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ophthalmic Day Unit Bexhill Hospital

Holliers Hill

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Lesley Carter

lesley.carter6@nhs.net

03001314500

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-ED2610-C

Job locations

Ophthalmic Day Unit Bexhill Hospital

Holliers Hill

Bexhill

TN40 2DZ


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