HCSW Band 3-Ward 16 | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Bournemouth is seeking a passionate Health Care Support Worker to join their team. The role involves assisting with patient care, ensuring comfort, and supporting other healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a dedication to compassionate care and teamwork. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes. Full training and support will be provided, and the organization values the contributions of its staff.

Qualifications

• Passion for patient care and a supportive work environment.
• Ability to assist with basic patient care tasks, including mobility and personal hygiene.
• Soft skills such as empathy and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients are comfortable and safe.
• Assist with basic care tasks and daily activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the department.
• Support nurses and healthcare professionals in delivering care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Basic observation skills

Job description

Do you have the passion, enthusiasm and knowledge to provide excellent care to acute surgical patients? Are you positive, creative and dynamic?

If you do then the Surgical Directorate is currently looking for Health Care Support Worker for an exciting role on Ward 16

Our focus is on providing safe and exceptionally skilled surgical care to our patients. We focus heavily on training, education, staff support and development; alongside collaborative working with our Consultants and other professionals. We consider ourselves a supportive team, who welcome learners and those wishing to grow their skills and knowledge.

We deliver high quality care to patients with complex needs and multiple co-morbidities, we are a forward-thinking directorate and wards, We always put our patients first.

We strive towards improving our services to meet the ever changing needs of our patients, the workforce and the systems of the future.

We need Health Care Support Workers that are passionate about the contribution they make to safe and compassionate patient care, their working environment and colleagues. We are a strong and happy team… so why not come and join us!

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION

Interview date: 2nd January 2025

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with patient care and other departmental‑related duties as directed by a Registered Nurse to ensure kind, safe, and compassionate care for patients.

The successful candidate will work within the already established team in delivering high quality seamless care to emergency surgical patients

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

The roles and responsibilities of a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) include (but not limited to):

• Making sure patients are comfortable
• Helping patients move around
• Washing and dressing patients
• Taking basic observations and updating patient records
• Keeping departments tidy and ensuring equipment is clean
• Serving meals and helping patients eat
• Administering medication to patients
• Collecting, storing, and labeling biological specimens
• Keeping hospital supplies properly stocked and organized
• Working closely with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, and therapists in order to provide patients with exceptional care
• Support workers may also provide physical and emotional support, encourage and support the development of personal skills, and help with household tasks

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025