Healthcare Support Worker - Ridgeway

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join their team. This role involves providing care and support to orthopaedic and trauma patients. With flexible working patterns, an attractive benefits package, and extensive training opportunities, it’s an ideal position for individuals looking to advance their career in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

NHS discounts

Access to first-class training

Buddy support system for new staff

Attractive leave entitlement

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; passion for patient care is key.
• Teamwork and good communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients pre and post-surgery.
• Maintain accurate documentation and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Are you a caring individual looking to grow your career in health care in a Hospital that truly cares for their staff? Do you have an interest in surgery and want to use your passion and skills to provide the best patient care pre and post-surgery for orthopaedic and trauma patients?

We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change and development.

The role of a Healthcare Support Worker is a very privileged role. As a HCSW you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.

Role

To excel in this role you don’t need to have years of experience, we are looking for values and passion as well as:

• Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
  
  

With a competitive hourly rate, plus unsociable hours payments, and an attractive benefits package including excellent leave entitlements and discounts, our role could be the perfect next step for you!

In Return We Can Offer You

• An attractive benefits package including competitive hourly rate, brilliant leave entitlement, NHS discount, NHS pensions and more!
• Access to first class training to support you in your role, whether you are in your first years of healthcare, or progressing your existing career. This includes a week of initial training which will result in you achieving a Care Certificate.
• A truly special team environment as part of #TeamDCH
• A buddy system to support you in your first weeks and months
  
  

We understand that fitting a social life and managing family time can be challenging when dedicating yourself to a Nursing career therefore Flexible working and working patterns will be considered where appropriate.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Mattravers Job title: Senior Sister/Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01305 255592