Main area Ophthalmology Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Saturday) Job ref 349-EAD-7467473*
Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Withington Community Hospital Town Manchester Salary £24,465 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 13/01/2026 23:59
Clinical Support Worker
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting position has arisen in the Cataract Centre, based at Withington Community Hospital, based in Manchester.We are a bespoke department of the prestigious Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. In the Department we oversee the management of people with Cataracts from referral to discharge. The role of Healthcare Support worker will see the successful candidate working as part of the Multi-disciplinary team of nurses, doctors, consultants ,Optometrists and Clerical/Admin staff. You will also encounter other staff working within the hospital including porters, Domestic services, catering and other disciplines.
In the Cataract Centre you will be working within the pre and post op clinics and also our dedicated Cataract Theatre
Main duties of the job
Withing the clinic you will be meeting clients and family. You will undertake Baseline observations including Temperature, pulse, Respirations, Blood pressure, visual acuity testing and checking of the eye pressure. You will also be instilling drops and taking part in the pre-operative assessment to ensure that the patients individual needs for surgery are met. In the theatre you will act as circulating practitioner, assisting during the surgery and also ensuring that the patients health and well being needs are met. You will also work in the Daycase area and ensure that patients nutritional needs are met
Working for our organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.
You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions— is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of starting.
* Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or undertake and achieve a pass following completion of level 1 functional skills assessment
* Will be required to undertake level 2 apprenticeship in health care
Experience
* Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.
* Experience of working within a health care environment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Sylvia Duncan Job title Unit Manager Email address sylvia.duncan@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number (0161)217-3031 Additional information
To arrange an informal visit or further information, please ring (0161)217-3031. Sylvia Duncan( Unit Manager), Frederic Camacho ( deputy Unit Manager)
Matron: mini.ouseph@mft.nhs.uk
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