Complex Leg Ulcer Healthcare Assistant | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Dorchester is seeking a part-time Health Care Assistant to join their Complex Leg Ulcer service. This role involves supporting patient care in a clinic environment, maintaining standards of hygiene and infection control, and assisting Registered Nurses with the management of patients. Successful candidates will work 15 hours per week, specifically on Mondays and Thursdays, and must be car drivers for community visits. Join a supportive team with great development opportunities and contribute to exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Established Health Care Assistant with experience in clinic settings.
• Awareness of infection control principles.
• Ability to support patient care and management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Complex Leg Ulcer Service in clinics.
• Assist with implementing patient care plans under supervision.
• Maintain equipment and report issues as required.

Skills

Health Care Assistance

Infection Control

Patient Care

Job description

Job Overview

Are you an established Health Care Assistant looking to expand your knowledge within a clinic and a home visit setting? Join our supportive and experienced Complex Leg Ulcer service!

Key Responsibilities

You will help to actively support the Complex Leg Ulcer Service, assist with implementing care for patients attending the Leg Ulcer clinic under the supervision of the Registered Complex Leg Ulcer Nurse, support setting up and cleaning the clinic room including equipment before and after each clinic, and support treatment and management of patients with complex leg ulcers both in clinic and within the wider community.

You will work in partnership with patients and carers, enable patients to make informed choices, have an awareness and comply with the principles of infection control and prevention within a clinical environment, maintain a high standard of individualised patient care and report any changes in their condition or concerns to the Registered Nurse in clinic, adhere to the Trust’s risk management procedures including incident reporting and complaints procedure, and comply with legal requirements such as data protection and Caldicott.

Ensure that all equipment provided is maintained in good order and report any damaged or non‑functioning equipment to the Registered Nurse and ensure adequate stock levels.

Schedule & Driving Requirements

Part‑time weekday role: 15 hours per week.

Monday – Fred Treves 08:30‑17:00

Thursday – Fred Treves 08:30‑17:00

A car driver is essential for this role due to community cover.

Qualifications & Eligibility

Applicants requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are not eligible to apply for this position.

Training & Support

We offer a fantastic induction programme and pastoral support, and excellent learning and development opportunities to develop your career within the NHS.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

About Dorset HealthCare

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, can be authentic and are encouraged to be the best version of themselves.

Support for Young Workers

Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals aged 16‑30 with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.

If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail].

How to Apply

Please read the attached job description and person specification. In your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents, showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.