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Health Care Support Worker - Ophthalmology

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Location
Hereford, England
Salary
pa pro rata
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
04 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

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.

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.

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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker - Ophthalmology with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.

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