Health Care Support Worker Ward and Day Surgery

Main area Health Care Support Worker, Surgical speciality Grade Band 2 or Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Long Days) Job
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Department name 01. UHD
- General Recruitment Site Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary pa pr Closing 19/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/10/2026

As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

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 surgical procedures. Working alongside registered nurses, ophthalmologists, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to providing a safe, welcoming, and efficient patient experience.

Whether you have previous healthcare experience or are looking to develop your career within a specialist clinical area, this role offers excellent opportunities for learning and professional development.

Interview date: 30th October 2026

• Assist in delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
• Support patients with their personal care needs while promoting dignity and independence.
• Record and monitor routine observations, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Prepare patients for ophthalmic procedures and surgery.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and relatives throughout their hospital journey.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation in line with Trust policies.

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…