Healthcare Support Worker

Dorset Healthcare; Blandford Forum; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant for full-time work at Blandford Community Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care in palliative and rehabilitative settings. Ideal candidates will assist patients and work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, with opportunities for professional growth. Flexibility in hours is offered, including nights and weekends, inviting both full-time and part-time applicants.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Referral incentive of £500

Qualifications

• Assist registered nursing staff in providing nursing care.
• Participate in therapeutic activities for patients.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care to patients.
• Support patients in gaining independence for discharge.
• Assist the multi-disciplinary team in patient care.

Skills

High-quality care provision

Ability to work in a team

Experience with elderly patients

Job description

Overview

Are you a caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Tarrant Ward, based at Blandford Community Hospital, is looking for either an experienced Health Care Assistant or someone new to care to join their team. The post is full-time with part-time applications considered (minimum 22.5 hours).

About the role

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team in our two palliative care suites, providing care to patients and their families in the last weeks or days of life. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit has achieved the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. We offer a structured induction programme and opportunities to develop clinically and professionally, including options such as the Trainee Nursing Apprenticeship and the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.

Hours and flexible working

We are flexible and welcome part-time applicants. Available patterns include:

• Early 07:30 – 15:30
• Late 12:30 – 20:30
• Long Day 07:30 – 20:30
• Nights 20:15 – 07:45

Weekend and public holidays are paid at enhanced rates.

Eligibility

Applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position.

Development and progression

If you are new to care and have no healthcare experience, we offer a development opportunity with a structured plan to progress from a Band 2 to a Band 3 Health Care Assistant on successful completion of the programme.

Key responsibilities

• Assist registered nursing staff in providing high-quality, individualized nursing care to a defined group of patients, relatives and carers.
• Assist the multi-disciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for safe discharge.
• Participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients.

Organisational culture

Staff are our top priority. We are a learning organisation that invests in our staff to help them develop personally and professionally to reach their full potential.

Referral incentive

If you know someone who would be a good fit, you may receive a £500 reward payment for the introduction if the person is appointed and completes their probation. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

About Dorset HealthCare

We are on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We run 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services, serving almost 800,000 people. We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer that values diversity and authenticity, and we are committed to building a workplace for the future.

Application guidance

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

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