Healthcare Support Worker - Portland Ward | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Poole is seeking an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to support patients with acquired brain injuries. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a patient-centred approach. Join a dedicated team providing care at Portland ward, which will relocate to Bournemouth in early 2026. Apply before Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025.

Qualifications

• Commitment to maintaining and developing high standards in care.

Responsibilities

• Join the progressive team on Portland ward.
• Provide support for patients with acquired brain injuries and neurology.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patient-centred approach

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Health Care Support Worker to join the progressive and dedicated team on Portland ward at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based at Poole Hospital.

About the Ward

Portland Ward is a 14 bedded Acquired Brain Injury & neurology Ward.

Requirements

The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role.

Additional information

Ward will be moving to Bournemouth site early 2026.

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.

Application details

This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025