Health Care Support Worker - Eye Ward and Eye Day Surgery

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

Anexcitingopportunityhasarisenforacaring,enthusiastic,andmotivatedHealthcareAssistanttojoinourfriendlyEyeWardandEyeDayCaseUnitteam.

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

MainDutiesandResponsibilities• Assistindeliveringhighstandardsofpatient-centredcare.

• Supportpatientswiththeirpersonalcareneedswhilepromotingdignityandindependence.
• Recordandmonitorroutineobservations,escalatingconcernsappropriately.
• Assistwithpatientadmissions,discharges,andtransfers.
• Preparepatientsforophthalmicproceduresandsurgery.
• Supportthenursingteaminmaintainingasafeandcleanclinicalenvironment.
• Ensureequipmentandconsumablesarestockedandreadilyavailable.
• 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