Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 18 February 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Clinical Care Support Worker to join our busy and expanding Ophthalmology Service.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering a high standard of patient-centred care across ophthalmology outpatient clinics and associated services. The post holder will support the assessment, investigation and treatment of patients with a range of ophthalmic conditions, working with a degree of autonomy under the direction of registered nursing and medical staff.

This role offers excellent opportunities for training and development within a specialist clinical area

Main duties of the job

  • Provide high-quality direct patient care in ophthalmology outpatient and related settings

  • Assist with patient assessments, examinations, investigations and treatments

  • Undertake ophthalmic imaging and visual assessments (training provided)

  • Prepare, clean and maintain clinical equipment and consulting rooms

  • Act as a chaperone and support clinicians during examinations and procedures

  • Maintain accurate and timely patient records using electronic systems

  • Ensure patient safety and adhere to Trust policies, procedures and protocols

  • Participate in training, service development and quality improvement activities

  • Support staff and act as a positive role model within the team

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

04 February 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

421-PSC-3619R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Eve Panesar on eve.panesar@nhs.net or 01423 553253

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Eve Panesar on eve.panesar@nhs.net or 01423 553253

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above, Including Maths and English.
  • NVQ Level 3 or NHS accredited Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Experience working with patient management systems

Experience

Essential

  • A background working in hospital setting with experience in the ophthalmology outpatient setting or nursing patients with visual impairment
  • Commitment to providing high standards of care

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in all Ophthalmology setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Patient focused

Desirable

  • Evidence of internal training and study
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above, Including Maths and English.
  • NVQ Level 3 or NHS accredited Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Experience working with patient management systems

Experience

Essential

  • A background working in hospital setting with experience in the ophthalmology outpatient setting or nursing patients with visual impairment
  • Commitment to providing high standards of care

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in all Ophthalmology setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Patient focused

Desirable

  • Evidence of internal training and study

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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ophthalmology Department Lead

Eve Kaur Panesar

eve.panesar@nhs.net

01423553253

Details

Date posted

04 February 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

421-PSC-3619R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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