Healthcare Support Worker - jigsaw | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker. In this permanent role, you'll assist patients with basic care needs and contribute to their overall support. Applicants must possess a care certificate and be willing to work flexibly during weekdays. Phlebotomy skills are required. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a compassionate healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and support to patients.
• Responsible for taking patients' observations.
• Help with booking blood tests and appointments.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Phlebotomy

Mobility assistance

Patient observations

Education

Care certificate

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about caring for others? Join us in a rewarding role as a Healthcare Support Worker.

We can offer fully supported training for the role as well as support and guidance toward career progression.

We are open 5 days a week - Monday to Friday; therefore, we require everyone to be fully flexible across the week.

These are permanent positions within the cancer care directorate.

This role requires a care certificate.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 10 November 2025

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Staff who provide basic care and support to patients in various settings
• Responsible for tasks such as mobility, observations, and medication
• Involved in keeping the environment and equipment clean and safe
• Part of the wider healthcare team that includes nurses, doctors, and other professionals
• Taking patients observations such as blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturations height, weight and pulse
• Helping patients book blood tests and appointments
• Phlebotomy is required
• Basic IT skills

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025