Healthcare Assistant

Dorset Healthcare University Nhs Foundation Trust; Nether Coombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Holiday pay up to 33 days + bank hols

NHS discount and salary sacrifice

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HealthCare Support Worker for Beech ward at Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne. Training is available and part-time options with a minimum of 12 hours are welcome.

The role supports elderly rehabilitation and end-of-life care with a commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care. The team values ongoing development, a robust induction, and opportunities to grow within an outstanding Trust.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Care is essential.
• Experience in hospital or community care is advantageous.
• IT literacy to enter patient data into electronic records is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard patient care with compassion and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on Beech ward and support rehabilitation needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Care

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job summary

Are you a caring and compassionate HealthCare Support Worker looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Beech ward, based at Yeatman Hospital, Sherborne is looking for either for someone who has experience or new to care (training is available) to join our supportive team.

As a HealthCare Support Worker you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in a 12 bedded ward who provide sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation, Palliative / End of Life care for the local and wider community. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. Our team are a close-knit community, and we pride ourselves on always going the extra mile.

We offer training and great opportunities for continuing development with a comprehensive and structured induction programme and training.

The post is a full time/part-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 12 hours. Shifts below

Long days 0730-2030

Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job

We are committed to providing excellent standards of care for our patients and we know that to enable us to do this, the continuous professional development of staff in a supportive environment has to be a top priority for us and it is!

You will need enthusiasm and a commitment to provide the highest standards of care to patients, relative and carers, and the ability to provide professional clinical leadership. You will need to have an interest in working with older people and have good communication and organisational skills.

In return we can also offer you:

• Pay enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working
• NHS pension scheme
• Holiday pay of up to 33 days, plus bank holidays pro rata, dependent on service
• NHS discount and salary sacrifice scheme

Not forgetting our unique selling point - our Trust beach huts located along the famous Sandbanks coastline.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction.

About us

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. It's also why 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. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

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 we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details

Date posted: 16 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year p.a.

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 152-C157.26A

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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]

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Training

Essential

• Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Care
• Demonstrate high level clinical skill
• Existing observational skills ECG, Venepuncture
• Previous experience of working within a fast paced environment.

Job Specific Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a hospital or community setting within care.
• Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Ability to undertake basic baseline observations

Information Technology

Essential

• IT literacy in order to be able enter patient-related data into identified electronic record systems

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

• Demonstrated ability at exercising tact and diplomacy
• Able to use own initiative within sphere of authority

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Beech team, The Willows, Yeatman Hospital, Hospital Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3JU, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister Annabelle Hammond

[e-mail]

01305361525