Healthcare Support Worker

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Weymouth is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Health Care Assistant to join their multi-disciplinary team. The role involves caring for patients with minor injuries, managing your own clinical workload, and supporting clinical staff in delivering individualized care. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and commitment to ongoing development. Training provided for necessary skills. This position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is preferred but training will be provided.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Clinical Staff in delivering high-quality, individualized care.
• Manage your own clinical workload and delegated activities.
• Provide treatment for minor injuries such as splints and slings.

Skills

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Patient care

Wound management

Burn care

Tools

System 1

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistant to work in our busy MIU and UTC.

You will work with a skilled multi-disciplinary team, caring for patients with minor injuries or ailments who are booked via 111, other healthcare professionals, or who self-present to the Unit. Under supervision, you will manage your own clinical workload and delegated activities. Computer literacy is required; experience with System 1 is advantageous but full training will be provided.

The role involves supporting Registered Clinical Staff in delivering high-quality, individualized care to patients of all ages, including wound management, burn care, patient observations, clinical investigations, and minor injury treatments such as splints and slings.

You must be flexible and responsive to the service needs, manage resources effectively, and demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development.

Employment requires an Enhanced DBS check; applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid certificate instead of a new check.

At Dorset HealthCare, we aim to empower individuals through outstanding healthcare services. We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust rated 'outstanding' by CQC in 2019, serving a population of nearly 800,000 with a workforce of 7,000 dedicated staff.

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, offering a supportive environment where everyone can be authentic and develop professionally. Join us to challenge yourself, build a career, and contribute to our mission of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.

For more details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Stef Thomas
• Job Title: Operational Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]