Health Care Support Worker - Eye Ward and Eye Day Surgery

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for the Eye Ward and Eye Day Surgery. The role involves supporting ophthalmic patients, coordinating with nurses and the broader multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe, welcoming and efficient patient experience.

Applicants may have prior healthcare experience or be developing a career in this specialist area, with opportunities for learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with their personal care needs while promoting dignity and independence.
• Record and monitor routine observations, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Prepare patients for ophthalmic procedures and surgery.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and relatives throughout their hospital journey.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in line with Trust policies.

Job description

Health Care Support Worker - Eye Ward and Eye Day Surgery

Company:

Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality ophthalmic care to patients undergoing a wide range of eye treatments and surgicalprocedures.Workingalongsideregisterednurses,ophthalmologists,andthewidermultidisciplinaryteam,youwillcontributetoprovidingasafe,welcoming,andefficientpatientexperience.

Whetheryouhaveprevioushealthcareexperienceorarelookingtodevelopyourcareerwithinaspecialistclinicalarea,thisroleoffersexcellentopportunitiesforlearningandprofessionaldevelopment.

Interview date: 30th October 2026

• Supportpatientswiththeirpersonalcareneedswhilepromotingdignityandindependence.
• Recordandmonitorroutineobservations,escalatingconcernsappropriately.
• Assistwithpatientadmissions,discharges,andtransfers.
• Preparepatientsforophthalmicproceduresandsurgery.
• Providereassuranceandsupporttopatientsandrelativesthroughouttheirhospitaljourney.
• MaintainaccuratepatientdocumentationinlinewithTrustpolicies.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust