Job Description

Join our team and get the support you deserve for you to flourish in developing your ophthalmic clinical care skills. An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join our team in supporting Ophthalmology Service developments. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated applicant with a desire to provide high quality patient care and proven evidence of the ability to learn and apply new skills within their work area. Experience in recent ophthalmic care is desirable.
This Health Care Support Worker post role will include delivering patient care under the direct supervision of registered staff in a theatre environment. Deliver role in accordance with Health Board / trust values and the code of conduct for HCSW's in Wales.
The hours of work are variable, covering ophthalmic service needs, which may at times from include weekend working.
We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic to provide an excellent standard of care with the right values for this role. Full induction into the post will be supported and there are great opportunities for career advancement and the opportunity to develop additional skills such as venepuncture, and the recording of patient general and ophthalmic clinical observations following training and competencies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job

• Undertake tasks as delegated by a Registered Health Care Professional, in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
• Perform basic safety checking and preparation / attachment of equipment.
• Support effective transfer of patients and equipment.
• Perform the role of the circulating person under supervision supplying items to the sterile field and supporting the safe processing of specimens.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and appropriate storage of stock items.

About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,833 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-ACS535-1025
Job locations
Abergele Hospital
Llanfair Road
Abergele
LL22 8DP
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
English
Essential

• Meets essential criteria

Desirable

• Meets desirable criteria

English
Essential

• Level 2 in care or ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include a theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work related procedures.
• Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for HCSW in Wales
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach

Desirable

• Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject
• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity
• Welsh Language Skills

English
Essential

• Meets essential criteria

Desirable

• Meets desirable criteria

Person Specification
English
Essential

• Meets essential criteria

Desirable

• Meets desirable criteria

English
Essential

• Level 2 in care or ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include a theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work related procedures.
• Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for HCSW in Wales
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach

Desirable

• Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject
• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity
• Welsh Language Skills

English
Essential

• Meets essential criteria

Desirable

• Meets desirable criteria

Skills Required