QR code linking to this job posting Health Care Support Worker/ Theatre Assistant - Ophthalmology in Newport inNewport PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025

Band 2: Competitive rates  PERMANENT   SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Outstanding training and clear career paths — paid mandatory courses, in‑house programmes and management development to help you progress from Band 2 onwards.
Work for Aneurin Bevan UHB — a multi‑award‑winning, stable NHS employer of 16,000+ staff, offering strong job security and a generous benefits package.
Flexible working and a developing Wellbeing Centre of Excellence — family‑friendly shifts, occupational health and support ideal for carers and parents.
Develop specialist theatre skills in Ophthalmology — hands‑on theatre assistant duties that boost your CV and clinical confidence.
Local role at Royal Gwent Hospital (NP20) — commutable, practical for drivers; duties include escorting patients so a car and local knowledge help.
Welsh speakers encouraged and skilled‑worker sponsorship considered — inclusive for Welsh learners and international applicants returning to work.
Support patients in Ophthalmology Theatres as a Health Care Support Worker/Theatre Assistant at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, based at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport (NP20). Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will help deliver compassionate, hands‑on care: assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition and feeding, escorting patients to appointments, observing and reporting changes in condition, and supporting the smooth running of theatre lists. The role includes completion of a locally approved orientation programme, close teamwork with nursing staff, strict confidentiality and customer‑care standards, and is suitable for Welsh and/or English speakers (Welsh desirable). This post is permanent, full‑time, Band 2 (£24,833 pa) and subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check; applications requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award winning NHS employer offering paid mandatory training, clear career pathways, flexible working options and occupational health and wellbeing support within a large, supportive organisation serving 650,000 people. If you’re a caring, reliable person—particularly women carers looking for stable work with development opportunities—this role offers practical theatre experience, in‑house training and a team that values trust and growth. See the full job details on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to submit your application.
Outstanding training and clear career paths — paid mandatory courses, in‑house programmes and management development to help you progress from Band 2 onwards.
Work for Aneurin Bevan UHB — a multi‑award‑winning, stable NHS employer of 16,000+ staff, offering strong job security and a generous benefits package.
Flexible working and a developing Wellbeing Centre of Excellence — family‑friendly shifts, occupational health and support ideal for carers and parents.
Develop specialist theatre skills in Ophthalmology — hands‑on theatre assistant duties that boost your CV and clinical confidence.
Local role at Royal Gwent Hospital (NP20) — commutable, practical for drivers; duties include escorting patients so a car and local knowledge help.
Welsh speakers encouraged and skilled‑worker sponsorship considered — inclusive for Welsh learners and international applicants returning to work.
 


in Newport
Locations are approximate.