Healthcare Support Worker

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bournemouth is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker. This role involves working on inpatient wards at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, where you will support patients and care teams. No previous experience is necessary as training will be provided, and candidates should be flexible with shift patterns. This is a great opportunity to kickstart a rewarding career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required; training provided to succeed in the role.
• A numeracy and literacy assessment is part of the selection process, followed by an interview.

Responsibilities

• Work on inpatient wards at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
• Carry out duties to support patients and care teams.
• Be flexible to work across all shift patterns.

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about caring for others? Join the NHS in a rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker. We offer fully supported training for the role, guidance to career progression, and a bespoke induction with mentors on the wards to help you reach your potential and deliver first class care to our patients. No previous experience is necessary as we provide the training you will need to succeed in this role.

This post is being advertised as a Band 3; however applicants who do not meet the required care certificate competencies will be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3. Our HCSWs are invaluable to the trust and play an integral role in the wards and departmental teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on inpatient wards (Ward 14, Endocrine within the Medical Specialities Directorate) at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, in permanent positions.
• Carry out duties to support patients and care teams, under the supervision of registered staff.
• Be flexible to work across all shift patterns, including weekdays, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
• Participate in a full induction, care certificate progression, and mentorship on the wards.
• Contribute to delivering first class patient care and support.

Qualifications and requirements

• No previous experience is required; training provided to succeed in the role.
• A numeracy and literacy assessment is part of the selection process, followed by an interview.
• Base location is Royal Bournemouth Hospital (vacancy available).
  Note: Sponsorship for this position cannot be offered.
• Fully flexible across shift patterns is required.

Additional information

• Assessment Date: To Be Confirmed (TBC).
• Travel and relocation considerations: If the role or service moves due to planned changes, normal commute considerations apply; excess mileage reimbursement may not be available.
• Read the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert for more detail.
• For queries, email or call 0300 019 4426.