Healthcare Assistant

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Sherborne is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a dynamic environment. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team on Beech ward, working with rehabilitation and end-of-life care. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 2/3 in Care and strong clinical and communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and requires a commitment to high-quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to undertake basic baseline observations.
• IT literacy to enter patient-related data.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery.
• Deliver planned care to a group of patients in a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to ongoing assessment and planning of patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-working skills

Clinical skills

Assessment skills

Education

Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Care

Job description

Overview

Go back Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 11 February 2026

Are you patient-centred, committed to delivering high quality care, have excellent clinical and communication skills, a 'can do' attitude and a desire to be the best?

Beech ward is a 12 bedded ward who are seeking Healthcare Assistant, who are motivated to make a real difference with a caring and compassionate attitude, have excellent team-working skills, communication, and assessment skills.

Beech ward provides rehabilitation and end of life care within our thriving community hospital. We are looking to recruit Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who have a keen interest in rehabilitation/Frailty and End of Life Care. We are a forward thinking supportive multidisciplinary team. It is a very exciting time on Beech ward with the development of many services, at Dorset HealthCare we offer plenty of opportunities to develop your caring skills and provide development opportunities.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

Provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice always considering patients privacy, dignity and safety.

To deliver planned care to a group of patients working alongside the multi-disciplinary team and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed.

Manage a defined group of patients/service users under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence based/client centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently.

Contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient/service user care, and escalate to senior registered practitioner as appropriate.

Promote health and prevent ill health in service users, contributing to integrated care.

To plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, within the limitations of the Healthcare Assistant role.

Undertake delegated clinical skills within their scope of practice having once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to local and national guidance.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood 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 urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways 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 testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

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.

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

• Previous experience of working within a fast paced environment
• Existing NVQ level2/3 in Care Demonstrate high level clinical skill Existing observational skills ECG, Venepuncture

Job Specific Experience

• Experience of working in a hospital or community setting within care.
• Ability to undertake basic baseline observations

Information Technology

• IT literacy in order to be able enter patient-related data into identified electronic record systems
• Able to use own initiative within sphere of authority
• Demonstrated ability at exercising tact and diplomacy

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.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearp.a. pro rata for part time