Bank Healthcare Support Worker (Enhanced Skills) | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking Bank Healthcare Support Workers to provide compassionate and safe care for patients. Candidates should have at least 6 months' experience in a healthcare setting or a year in a nursing/care home. The role involves teamwork under professional supervision and requires attendance at a mandatory induction program. Benefits include weekly pay and potential for permanent positions. Interested candidates should apply by 4 January 2026.

Benefits

Weekly pay

NHS Pension

Opportunity to apply for permanent roles

Choice of available shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Healthcare Support Worker or 1 year in Nursing/Care Home.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to undergo Mandatory Induction and Enhanced Care Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide dignified and compassionate care for patients under supervision.
• Conduct Enhanced Therapeutic Observation Care.
• Assist patients with complex needs, including support for dementia and mental health.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Patient observation

Education

Care Certificate or working towards it

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Dorset is currently looking to onboard Bank Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) with a willingness to upskill or have experience in supporting some of our patients with complex needs (Enhanced Care Skills) across our sites in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Benefits

• Opportunity to apply for permanent roles
• Choice of available shifts
• Weekly pay
• NHS Pension

Requirements

• Care Certificate or working towards completion
• Minimum of 6 months experience working as a Healthcare Support Worker in an acute hospital environment or 1 year Nursing/Care Home experience

Please use the supporting evidence section of your application to demonstrate how you meet the above requirements.

Duties

Successful candidates will work as an effective member of the team under the supervision of a registered health care professional, providing dignified, compassionate and safe care for patients. Duties include Enhanced Therapeutic Observation Care such as baywatching a cohort of patients, 1:1 arm’s length, falls risks, dementia, mental health support, and may involve working with children and young people up to older people.

Induction & Training

Mandatory Induction Programme: two full consecutive weeks (Monday‑Friday) plus up to two additional days of enhanced Care Training.

Interview

Interview subject to successful completion of numeracy & literacy. Interview date: 12th January 2026 All Day.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 4 January 2026.