Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospital trust in the UK is seeking a part-time Healthcare Support Worker for the Emergency Department. Candidates should have recent experience in an acute setting and demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, and the ability to work on their initiative. The role involves providing patient care in a busy environment and engaging in training with a clinical educator. Salary ranges from £24,465 to £26,598 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker in an acute setting.
• Commitment to Trust Values: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence.
• Evidence of the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the care team in the Emergency Department.
• Provide compassionate patient care.
• Participate in internal rotation and work 12.5 hour shifts.
• Engage with the clinical practice educator team.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Innovative

Keen learner

Ability to work on initiative

Job description

Job details

Job title: Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department

Location: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

Posting date: 22 September 2025

Closing date: 22 October 2025

Salary: £24,465 - £26,598 per annum (depending upon experience)

Hours: Part time

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: 7499594/405-25-CS279EMER-B

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) to join our Emergency Department team as we start a multi‑million transformation and expansion. We are looking for applicants with recent HCSW experience in an acute setting who are enthusiastic, motivated, keen learners, innovative and forward thinking.

Please note: this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond any temporary permissions and provide evidence to HR as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the care team in the Emergency Department, including Majors, EDAU and Resus, for both children and adults with a range of conditions.
• Work in a busy environment with a high turnover of patients and provide compassionate patient care.
• Participate in internal rotation for all ED staff and work 12.5 hour shifts (1 hour break), day and night.
• Engage with the clinical practice educator team to ensure robust support and education as you begin your new role.

Qualifications and requirements

• Recent experience as a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker in an acute setting.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, keen learner, innovative and forward thinking; able to work on your own initiative.
• Evidence of the right to work in the UK beyond any expiry of temporary permissions.
• Commitment to Trust Values: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence.

Additional information

• We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from under-represented groups.
• We provide information about our Trust Values and how to learn more about Dorset County Hospital online.
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