Healthcare Support Worker

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker for Radipole Ward in Weymouth. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, work with a multidisciplinary team and support rehabilitation and end-of-life care within a thriving community hospital.

The role requires NVQ Level 2/3 in Care, good IT literacy, and excellent teamwork and communication. DBS checks are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 in Care is required.
• Excellent observation skills and IT literacy to enter patient data.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong communication and clinical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality person-centred care to patients.
• Deliver planned care with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Support and mentor less experienced staff and learners.

Skills

NVQ level 2/3 in Care

IT literacy

Observation skills

Team working

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Care

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 28 October 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?

Radipole ward is a 33 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.

Radipole ward provides rehabilitation and end of life care within our thriving community hospital. We are looking to recruit Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker 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 Radipole ward with the development of many services, at Dorset HealthCare we offer plenty of opportunities to develop your caring skills and provide development opportunities.

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.

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

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 elevate 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.

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

• 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.

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearp.a. pro rata for part time