Healthcare Support Worker -Ophthalmology V | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) specializing in Ophthalmology. In this role, you will assist in providing exceptional care to patients with various eye conditions and work in the Eye Day Surgery Unit for pre and post-operative care. The position does not offer sponsorship, and potential relocations may occur as services transform. The application deadline is September 22, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing care to patients with ophthalmic conditions.
• Work in the Eye Day Surgery Unit for pre and post operative care.

Job description

Overview

The Eye Ward and Eye Day Surgery Unit offers a full range of care for Ophthalmology patients across Dorset and Hampshire. We are looking for a highly motivated HCA looking to specialise in Ophthalmology to join our Team.

Responsibilities

• In the role you will assist in providing the best possible care to patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions.
• You will also be working on our Eye Day Surgery Unit where we provide pre and post operative care for planned and emergency Ophthalmic procedures.

Additional information

Please note this vacancy cannot offer sponsorship.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025