Clinical Support WorkerinAberdeeninAberdeenPUBLISHED MON 14 APR 2025
Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment with trained professionals, enhancing your skills in ophthalmology.
Flexible working hours are available, accommodating both full-time and part-time applicants.
Engagement in diverse tasks and responsibilities within a fast-paced department, contributing to professional growth.
Access to training in advanced procedures like visual acuity testing, venepuncture, and vital signs recording.
Chance to work within a multi-disciplinary team, promoting excellent teamwork and collaboration.
Encouragement for career progression through innovation, with opportunities to develop new skills in a progressive unit.
Commitment to equality and diversity within the workforce, ensuring a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Join our caring community at NHS Scotland as a Clinical Support Worker in the Eye Out-Patient Department at the esteemed Aberdeen Royal Infirmary! This is an incredible opportunity for passionate individuals, especially women looking to make a meaningful impact in the care sector. Embrace the chance to work in a supportive and diverse environment, where your contributions will be valued, and your career can blossom. With flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance, we welcome candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or adaptable schedules.
In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with experienced Ophthalmic Nurses and a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, gaining valuable skills in areas such as visual acuity testing and vital signs recording. Whether you come from a high street optical background or are looking to start a new journey in healthcare, we’re excited about your potential! Join us to develop your expertise in Ophthalmology, whilst making a difference in the lives of our patients. Ready for a rewarding career? Don’t miss out—apply today and take your first step towards a fulfilling future at NHS Scotland!
In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with experienced Ophthalmic Nurses and a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, gaining valuable skills in areas such as visual acuity testing and vital signs recording. Whether you come from a high street optical background or are looking to start a new journey in healthcare, we’re excited about your potential! Join us to develop your expertise in Ophthalmology, whilst making a difference in the lives of our patients. Ready for a rewarding career? Don’t miss out—apply today and take your first step towards a fulfilling future at NHS Scotland!
Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment with trained professionals, enhancing your skills in ophthalmology.
Flexible working hours are available, accommodating both full-time and part-time applicants.
Engagement in diverse tasks and responsibilities within a fast-paced department, contributing to professional growth.
Access to training in advanced procedures like visual acuity testing, venepuncture, and vital signs recording.
Chance to work within a multi-disciplinary team, promoting excellent teamwork and collaboration.
Encouragement for career progression through innovation, with opportunities to develop new skills in a progressive unit.
Commitment to equality and diversity within the workforce, ensuring a respectful and inclusive work environment.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCSW to join the Eye Out-Patient Department Team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Appropriate training and support will be given to work in this busy, varied and fast paced department. This is a full time post but consideration will be given to candidates who require more flexible working hours or part time hours.
I would like to encourage applicants from high street Opticans as this is a great opportunity to join the NHS.
We have a great track record of being flexible with staff hours within our Monday-Friday service, and normally open between the hours of 8am-6pm. The odd evening/weekend clinic can become available due to being such a high demand service however this is optional to all staff.
Applications are invited from any enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who would enjoy the challenge of this progressive unit. You will have an interest in the Ambulatory Ophthalmic patient and will be supported by experienced Ophthalmic Nurses, other HCSWs and the wider multi-disciplinary team within the Eye Clinic. The successful candidate will develop new skills in a supportive environment, including visual acuity testing, fields testing, venepuncture, vital signs recording, working alongside specialists within our intra-vitreal injection room. There are also exciting opportunities for development within Ophthalmology, the job description for this post makes interesting reading.
We are encouraging applicants who wish to progress their career through innovation and excellent team working.
Less than full time hours will be considered for the right applicant.
Interviews will take place Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th April 2025 in EOPD
This post may close early due to volume of applicants.
Please contact Senior Staff Nurse Kerry Gillan or Staff Nurse Rhona Lewsey on or
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCSW to join the Eye Out-Patient Department Team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Appropriate training and support will be given to work in this busy, varied and fast paced department. This is a full time post but consideration will be given to candidates who require more flexible working hours or part time hours.
I would like to encourage applicants from high street Opticans as this is a great opportunity to join the NHS.
We have a great track record of being flexible with staff hours within our Monday-Friday service, and normally open between the hours of 8am-6pm. The odd evening/weekend clinic can become available due to being such a high demand service however this is optional to all staff.
Applications are invited from any enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who would enjoy the challenge of this progressive unit. You will have an interest in the Ambulatory Ophthalmic patient and will be supported by experienced Ophthalmic Nurses, other HCSWs and the wider multi-disciplinary team within the Eye Clinic. The successful candidate will develop new skills in a supportive environment, including visual acuity testing, fields testing, venepuncture, vital signs recording, working alongside specialists within our intra-vitreal injection room. There are also exciting opportunities for development within Ophthalmology, the job description for this post makes interesting reading.
We are encouraging applicants who wish to progress their career through innovation and excellent team working.
Less than full time hours will be considered for the right applicant.
Interviews will take place Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th April 2025 in EOPD
This post may close early due to volume of applicants.
Please contact Senior Staff Nurse Kerry Gillan or Staff Nurse Rhona Lewsey on or
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To work as a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) in the UK, you typically need a combination of personal attributes, practical skills, and knowledge relevant to the role. Here’s a list of key skills and qualities that are often essential:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is crucial when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and being sensitive to the needs and feelings of patients is vital in providing support and care.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare staff, including nurses, doctors, and other support workers.
4. Attention to Detail: Being vigilant and accurate in tasks to ensure patient safety and proper care delivery.
5. Basic Clinical Skills: Familiarity with basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, or basic patient hygiene.
6. Emotional Resilience: Being able to cope with the emotional demands of the job, especially in challenging or distressing situations.
7. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep organized records.
8. Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to varying patient needs and changing healthcare environments.
9. Basic IT Skills: Competence in using hospital systems, care management software, and other technology as necessary.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for both patients and staff.
11. Understanding of Patient Confidentiality: Awareness of data protection and confidentiality laws (e.g., GDPR) related to patient information.
12. Cultural Competence: Being respectful and understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds of patients.
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