QR code linking to this job posting Healthcare Support Worker -Ophthalmology Macula | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth inBournemouth PUBLISHED FRI 31 OCT 2025

 PERMANENT  NHS

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist ophthalmology macula role — build a niche skillset in eye care that's in demand and boosts your CV.
Permanent NHS post with full-time pay £24,465–£26,598 pa — steady income ideal for household budgeting.
Work in Eye Outpatient and Day Surgery units — hands-on pre/post-op care and predictable daytime shifts for carers.
UHD investing in services and New Hospital Programme — chances to work in upgraded facilities and progress your career.
Disability Confident employer — inclusive recruitment and likely interview if you meet the role's minimum criteria.
Managers will discuss site moves and commute at interview — practical transparency for candidates who drive.
Healthcare Support Worker -Ophthalmology Macula | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Job details Posting date: 31 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £24,465 - £26,598 pa Hours: Full time Closing date: 04 December 2025 Location: Bournemouth, BH7 7DW Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7528656/153-SU05154 Apply for this job Summary The Eye Outpatient and Macula Unit offers a full range of care for Ophthalmology patients across Dorset and Hampshire. We are looking for a highly motivated HCA looking to specialise in Ophthalmology to join our Team. In the role you will assist in providing the best possible care to patients with a wide range of ophthalmic conditions , you will also be working on our Eye Day Surgery Unit where we provide pre and post operative care for planned and emergency Ophthalmic procedures. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions. 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 Friday 14 Nov 2025 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
Specialist ophthalmology macula role — build a niche skillset in eye care that's in demand and boosts your CV.
Permanent NHS post with full-time pay £24,465–£26,598 pa — steady income ideal for household budgeting.
Work in Eye Outpatient and Day Surgery units — hands-on pre/post-op care and predictable daytime shifts for carers.
UHD investing in services and New Hospital Programme — chances to work in upgraded facilities and progress your career.
Disability Confident employer — inclusive recruitment and likely interview if you meet the role's minimum criteria.
Managers will discuss site moves and commute at interview — practical transparency for candidates who drive.
 


in Bournemouth
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