Healthcare Support Worker - A11R
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
If variety is what you are looking for, you can find it on A11 R . As Bournemouth's specialist respiratory ward, we care for anyone from younger patie...
The ideal recruit would have patient safety and team-working at the forefront of their minds. We believe that working together ensures the best outcomes for our patients, and pride ourselves in maintaining a friendly, fun workforce. We expect healthcare support workers to work closely with the nursing staff, by providing patients with day-to-day care, and always promoting their independence. You would also spend time completing observations and escalating patient's conditions appropriately and documenting any findings.
Although previous NHS experience is an advantage, it is not essential as training will be provided! All we need from you is a compassionate and outgoing personality and a willingness to learn.
This advert is for a Band 3 role. If you hold a recognised Care Certificate, you may start at Band 3. If not, you will join as a Band 2 and be supported to complete your Care Certificate and progress to Band 3.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 24th September 2026
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service will remain at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and relocate into the brand new COAST Building.This move is planned for early 2027.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Standard of numeracy & literacy
- Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3
Desirable
- Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties
Experience
Essential
- Ability to adapt and learn in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a care environment/NHS
- Experience working as part of an MDT
- Experience working with the public
- Basic food handling
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements
- Communication skills
- Teamwork, as well as own initiative
- IT literate
Desirable
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of basic patient care
- Understanding of importance to promote good health and well-being
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical obs, relevant legislation
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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