# Health Care Support Worker - Ophthalmology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Wye Valley NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-support-worker-ophthalmology/7079a7ca-feff-434b-9a25-695f66973c7f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-support-worker-ophthalmology/7079a7ca-feff-434b-9a25-695f66973c7f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Wye Valley NHS Trust - **Town:** Hereford - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-18T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T12:22:04.857Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hereford/Hereford/Wye_Valley_NHS_Trust/Ophthalmology/Ophthalmology-v8059068 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8059068?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Working with people - Previous experience in ophthalmology outpatient & theatres ### Education & Qualifications **Essential** - 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** - Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing - Knowledge of personal care and related procedures **Desirable** - Knowledge of administrative and demonstrable organisation skills ## Documents - [wvt benefits (pdf, 621.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1985) - [229-sur-7900653 jdps (pdf, 201.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10349200) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.