DIUCS Urgent Care Assistant
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
St Leonards, BH24 2RR
Salary
£11,288
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Are you a self-motivated individual, committed to excellent customer service with great interpersonal skills? Dorset Healthcare are looking for enthus...
This role is varied and interesting where candidates require good communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with patients, relatives and other staff groups.
Responsibilities include
Maintain adequate stock and drugs in the urgent care cars
Carry out daily safety vehicle checks
Ensure the cars are kept well organised and clean
To cover receptionist when required
To assist the clinician in delivering care in the patient's home
Accepting cases from dispatch and driving the clinician to the next visit
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Knowledge, Skills & Training
Essential
- Ability to remain calm and effective at times of patient /patient family emotional distress.
- Customer Care skills
- IT Literate, use of Microsoft Packages
- Knowledge of safe Manual Handling techniques
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
- A good general standard of education
Desirable
- Current First Aid at Work Certificate
- Knowledge of Hospital/Patient requirements
Driving
Essential
- Full Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Category D1 and C1 on Driving Licence
Aptitude and personal characteristics
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills including compassion and empathy
- Ability to manage changing priorities
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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