Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Bournemouth Renal Satellite Unit

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join their Dialysis team. This role involves providing compassionate, individualized care to patients undergoing Haemodialysis. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a Band 2 role within NHS care and be willing to undertake further qualifications. The position offers variable shifts including potential for professional growth and rotation between various duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience at Band 2 in NHS primary or secondary care with Dialysis experience.
• Willingness to start HCSW apprentice level 3 qualification or equivalent would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care to patients attending for Haemodialysis.
• Work variable shifts between 06.00-23:30 Monday - Saturday.
• Opportunity to rotate to in-patient ward and satellite unit.

Skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Good communication skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Ability to maintain accurate documentation

Teamwork

Maintaining effective working relationships

Education

NVQ 3 in renal care or working towards

Educated to Secondary School Level

Job description

Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Bournemouth Renal Satellite Unit

The closing date is 16 November 2025

Due to expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dialysis team at Dorchester Dialysis Unit.

The role involves working with a progressive, welcoming, supportive team to deliver a high standard of care to patients attending for Haemodialysis in an outpatient setting.

Main duties of the job

The right candidate will be able demonstrate they have a professional demeanour and a passion for delivering efficient, compassionate, individualised and holistic care to patients.

There are plans to expand the unit in the future, and when this occurs there may be scope for a dynamic, highly motivated candidate to be supported to develop enhanced clinic skills to band 4 level. You will be working at the Dorset County Hospital Dialysis Unit.

A minimum of 1 year experience at Band 2 in NHS primary or secondary care with Dialysis experience is necessary. Already undertaking or willingness to start HCSW apprentice level 3 qualification or equivalent would be an advantage. Successful applicants will be required to work variable shifts between the hours of 06.00-23:30 Monday - Saturday, and there may be opportunities/ requirements to rotate to in-patient ward at DCH and satellite unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Previous applicants need not apply

We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years and 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

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

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

• Evidence of ability to work with minimal supervision by registered nursing staff
• Evidence of good communication skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
• Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors

Experience

• Sufficient experience working as a nursing assistant
• Understanding of Band 3 role

Education, Qualifications & Training

• NVQ 3 in renal care / renal competencies or working towards achieving these qualifications
• Educated to Secondary School Level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth Renal Dialysis Unit, UHD Royal Bournemouth Hospital