Health Care Support Worker (Ophthalmology)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a 'can do attitude ' to work alongside our busy Ophthalmology nursing team within Cardiff and Vale UHB. Situated in the University Hospital of Wales Outpatient department, the Ophthalmology treatment centre provides a variety of services including intravitreal eye injections.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our busy team in the Ophthalmology clinic/ treatment centre at the University Hospital of Wales.

This large departmentcares for patients with all types of Ophthalmic conditions in an out-patient settingand perform invasive treatments within the department. We provide a lot of support for our patients who are sometimes frequent attenders due to their eye condition.

The post holder would be required to assist the qualified nurses with procedures and clinics as well as work with the Ophthalmologists in order to provide an excellent service for our patients and their families.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.