Healthcare Support Worker- Ward B3

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Healthcare Support Worker in Ward B3 at University Hospitals Dorset. This role offers comprehensive training and career progression opportunities, with the chance to provide compassionate care across various specialties. Flexibility in shift patterns is essential, and no prior experience is required as training will be provided.

Benefits

Fully supported training

Guidance for career progression

Comprehensive induction process

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary; training provided.
• Full flexibility required across all shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of patient care and documentation.
• Support a diverse patient demographic, from children to the elderly.
• Work effectively under supervision of registered healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Care certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Join us to apply for the Healthcare Support Worker - Ward B3 role at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you passionate about caring for others? Why not pursue a rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker with the NHS? We offer fully supported training, guidance for career progression, and a comprehensive induction process. No prior experience is necessary, as training will be provided. Successful candidates will undergo a care certificate, with mentors available on wards to support your development.

This position is advertised as Band 3; however, applicants without the care certificate will be employed as Band 2 initially. Those with a care certificate accreditation will start at Band 3. Our HCSWs are vital to the trust, working in wards and departmental teams, providing compassionate and dignified care across various specialties.

Main duties include:

1. Working effectively under supervision of registered healthcare professionals.
2. Providing high standards of patient care and documentation.
3. Supporting a diverse patient demographic, from children to the elderly.
4. Adapting duties based on training and ward requirements.

We require full flexibility across all shift patterns, including weekdays, weekends, nights, and bank holidays, as the hospital operates 24/7.

Applicants will need to complete a numeracy and literacy assessment and an interview as part of the selection process. Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Our values as #TeamUHD underpin everything we do, emphasizing respectful, compassionate, and inclusive care. Due to service developments and the New Hospital Programme, some services may relocate, with a planned move to Royal Bournemouth Hospital during winter 2025. Travel allowances and reimbursements will be handled accordingly.

For further information or informal visits, contact:

Name: Janine Sharp
Job Title: Ward B3 Sister
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]