Job summary To work with the Ophthalmology team, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision from a Registered Practitioner. Contribute to delivering a high quality service for patients with eye disease and their families, with an aim to achieve equity of health outcomes. Main duties of the job Healthcare Support Worker We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a 'can do attitude ' to work in our busy Ophthalmology nursing team within Cardiff and Vale UHB. Situated in the University Hospital of Llandough, cross site working may be required. This unique role is varied and will provide support for vital and essential care to the patient with visual concerns. As a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker role we would be looking for an individual with Ophthalmology experience. You will be supported to complete NVQ 3 Level of Care and the Agored Certificate and Diploma in the Fundamentals of Ophthalmology. If you feel you would like a challenge within this area, please contact us for an informal visit or discussion. 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 ourvision 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-ACS032-0325 Job locations Ophthalmology Outpatients, University Hospital of Llandough Penlan Road Llandough CF64 2XX 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 Qulifications Essential NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge or working towards Desirable Ophthalmology Experience Experience Essential Experience of adult nursing Desirable Experience of working in Ophthalmology. Experience working with vulnerable groups Person Specification Qulifications Essential NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge or working towards Desirable Ophthalmology Experience Experience Essential Experience of adult nursing Desirable Experience of working in Ophthalmology. Experience working with vulnerable groups Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Ophthalmology Outpatients, University Hospital of Llandough Penlan Road Llandough CF64 2XX Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)