Clinical Support Worker Ophthalmology ODU | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 January 2026 |
| Location: | Bexhill, TN40 2DZ |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7690224/374-ED2610-B |
Summary
We are looking to recruit an experiencedClinical 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.
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
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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This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026
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