Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (full time over 4 days - to work weekends)
- Job ref
- 229-SUR-7900653
- Employer
- Wye Valley NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Victoria eye unit, Eign Suite
- Town
- Hereford
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Support Worker - Ophthalmology
Band 3
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Job overview
An opportunity has become available for a Band 3 Health Care Support Workers to support the existing Multidisciplinary team in Ophthalmology outpatients with rotation to Ophthalmology theatres, as you build and develop competencies within the dept.
Car driver essential as we cover community clinics
Previous ophthalmology experience is essential
The role within Ophthalmology is an area where you can learn a variety of new specialised skills to support our patients.
Main duties of the job
The HCSW role within Ophthalmology will involve care of patients whilst they attend ophthalmology outpatients, eye casualty, day case and theatres.
The role supports the multidisciplinary team by obtaining a variety of ophthalmology specialised observations , patient observations, whilst supporting the through put of patients in a variety of areas.
it is essential the candidate has access to a car as we work off site in the community hospital settings - Leominster, Bromyard and Ross.
Working for our organisation
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire University NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.
More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: “The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential.”
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.
It is essential the candidate has access to a car as we work off site in the community hospital settings - Leominster, Bromyard and Ross. about the role and responsibilities.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- A minimum Maths and English GCSE grades 3 – 9 or grades A,B,C,D or equivalent Functional Skills qualifications
- Willingness to undertake the Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications
- Diploma level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
- Care certificate
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of administrative and demonstrable organisation skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with people
- Previous experience in ophthalmology outpatient & theatres
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Webster-Wilkes
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01432 355444
- Additional information
Please contact the dept. on extension 5528 for any further information
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