Healthcare Support Worker - Trust Wide inBournemouth inBournemouth PUBLISHED
TUE 14 JAN 2025
Opportunity for training and career progression with support from mentors and tailored induction.
No prior experience required, making it accessible for individuals seeking a new career in healthcare.
Integral role in providing compassionate care to patients, contributing significantly to team dynamics.
Flexible working hours available, catering to part-time and full-time preferences, with shifts covering all times.
Employment with an esteemed organisation (University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust) known for its development and transformation initiatives.
Possibility to start at a Band 2 level and progress to Band 3 with care certificate accreditation, encouraging growth within the role.
The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) across the Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals. This permanent role, which may begin at Band 2 for those without a Care Certificate, offers fully supported training, including a bespoke induction and mentorship, aimed at helping staff reach their full potential in providing high-quality patient care. The position is available for both full-time and part-time hours, requiring flexibility to work across various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Successful candidates will play a vital role in the healthcare team, assisting on inpatient wards in diverse medical, surgical, trauma, and older persons' services. The Trust is committed to career progression and provides a pathway towards nurse training for HCSWs who wish to advance their careers. Applicants must demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills, and previous care experience is desirable but not mandatory. A numeracy and literacy assessment will be part of the selection process.
Successful candidates will play a vital role in the healthcare team, assisting on inpatient wards in diverse medical, surgical, trauma, and older persons' services. The Trust is committed to career progression and provides a pathway towards nurse training for HCSWs who wish to advance their careers. Applicants must demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills, and previous care experience is desirable but not mandatory. A numeracy and literacy assessment will be part of the selection process.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about caring for others?
Why not join the NHS in a rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker?
We can offer fully supported training for the role as well as support and guidance to career progression.
No previous experience is necessary, as we provide the training you will need to succeed in this role. We offer a bespoke full induction, support you through the care certificate and beyond, with mentors on the wards to help you reach your potential and deliver first class care to our patients.
This post is being advertised as a Band 3, however applicants that do not meet the required care certificate competencies will initially be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3.
Our HCSWs are invaluable to the trust and play an integral role in the wards and departmental teams. The role of a HCSW can be challenging but overall rewarding. Working alongside likeminded people, our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive. We believe in "growing our own" and support progression pathways to staff nurse training applications.
Main duties of the job
Currently there are full time and part time hours on offer. We are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week - therefore, we require everyone to befullyflexible across all shift patterns, including weekdays, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
We are currently looking to recruit to inpatient wards at Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospital; these are permanentpositions on various Wards within the Medical/Surgical/Trauma/ and Older Persons Services directorates. If you have a preference of site or area please state this in the supporting evidence.
As part of the selection process you will be required to complete a numeracy and literacy assessment alongside an interview.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION
Base Location: Vacancy available in Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, please note that some wards that are currently based at Poole may move to Royal Bournemouth Hospital in the future
Assessment Date: 11th February 2025. If you successfully pass the assessments then you will be interviewed at a later date.
If you have any queries please email us at or call us on .
We look forward to hearing from you
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Date posted
13 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-HCSW04092
Job locations
University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH7 7DW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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 details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli4XUj (Opens in a new tab)
Are you passionate about caring for others?
Why not join the NHS in a rewarding career as a Healthcare Support Worker?
We can offer fully supported training for the role as well as support and guidance to career progression.
No previous experience is necessary, as we provide the training you will need to succeed in this role. We offer a bespoke full induction, support you through the care certificate and beyond, with mentors on the wards to help you reach your potential and deliver first class care to our patients.
This post is being advertised as a Band 3, however applicants that do not meet the required care certificate competencies will initially be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3.
Our HCSWs are invaluable to the trust and play an integral role in the wards and departmental teams. The role of a HCSW can be challenging but overall rewarding. Working alongside likeminded people, our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive. We believe in "growing our own" and support progression pathways to staff nurse training applications.
Main duties of the job
Currently there are full time and part time hours on offer. We are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week - therefore, we require everyone to befullyflexible across all shift patterns, including weekdays, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
We are currently looking to recruit to inpatient wards at Poole and Royal Bournemouth Hospital; these are permanentpositions on various Wards within the Medical/Surgical/Trauma/ and Older Persons Services directorates. If you have a preference of site or area please state this in the supporting evidence.
As part of the selection process you will be required to complete a numeracy and literacy assessment alongside an interview.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION
Base Location: Vacancy available in Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital, please note that some wards that are currently based at Poole may move to Royal Bournemouth Hospital in the future
Assessment Date: 11th February 2025. If you successfully pass the assessments then you will be interviewed at a later date.
If you have any queries please email us at or call us on .
We look forward to hearing from you
About Us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Date posted
13 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-HCSW04092
Job locations
University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH7 7DW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
- Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
- Experience of working with the public
- Good standard of general education
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
- Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
- Experience of working with the public
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 details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli4XUj (Opens in a new tab)
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1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals is crucial. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Healthcare support workers must be able to show kindness and understanding towards patients, many of whom may be vulnerable or in distress.
3. Teamwork: Working well with others is essential in a healthcare setting. Support workers often collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Being able to notice changes in a patient’s condition and being meticulous about following care plans and procedures is vital.
5. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment is important.
6. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and an understanding of healthcare practices can be beneficial.
7. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move patients or equipment.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations is useful in healthcare settings.
9. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different backgrounds, cultures, and needs of patients is essential for providing inclusive care.
10. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills may be needed for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.
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