Healthcare Support Worker - Hospital at Home OPS service in Christchurch inChristchurch PUBLISHED TUE 15 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3
Job description
Job Summary
Hospital at Home are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join our newly developing service and friendly multi-disciplinary team.
Hospital at Home is a service alongside virtual wards specialities within Older Persons Services. Our aim is to provide excellent person-centred holistic care to our service users and their families.
Use of a car for transportation is essential. The role involves lone working at times.
This post offers the successful candidate incredible opportunity for career development as the service develops, as well as making an impressive impact on the unique service we provide.
Flexible working will be discussed during the interview.
This is a part time post of 15 hours per week.
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.
Based at: Christchurch Hopital, although traveling is required on a daily basis throughout the BCP locality
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The role will include implementation of care and on-going assessments of patients whom conditions and treatment can be met within their own home or within the community settings safety to prevent them from remaining within the acute settings when deemed appropriate. This includes venepuncture and cannulation.
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.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Date posted
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
153-ME04137-B
Job locations
Christchurch Hospital
Christchurch
BH23 2JX
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
Applicants also welcome to contact Sarah Hedges for further information about the post. Please email Sarah on
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
Applicants also welcome to contact Sarah Hedges for further information about the post. Please email Sarah on
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
Christchurch Hospital
Christchurch
BH23 2JX
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jblibvWT (Opens in a new tab)
Hospital at Home are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join our newly developing service and friendly multi-disciplinary team.
Hospital at Home is a service alongside virtual wards specialities within Older Persons Services. Our aim is to provide excellent person-centred holistic care to our service users and their families.
Use of a car for transportation is essential. The role involves lone working at times.
This post offers the successful candidate incredible opportunity for career development as the service develops, as well as making an impressive impact on the unique service we provide.
Flexible working will be discussed during the interview.
This is a part time post of 15 hours per week.
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.
Based at: Christchurch Hopital, although traveling is required on a daily basis throughout the BCP locality
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The role will include implementation of care and on-going assessments of patients whom conditions and treatment can be met within their own home or within the community settings safety to prevent them from remaining within the acute settings when deemed appropriate. This includes venepuncture and cannulation.
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.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Date posted
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
153-ME04137-B
Job locations
Christchurch Hospital
Christchurch
BH23 2JX
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
Applicants also welcome to contact Sarah Hedges for further information about the post. Please email Sarah on
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
Applicants also welcome to contact Sarah Hedges for further information about the post. Please email Sarah on
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3
- Ability to adapt and learn in a health care environment
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3
- Ability to adapt and learn in a health care environment
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
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
Christchurch Hospital
Christchurch
BH23 2JX
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jblibvWT (Opens in a new tab)
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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To work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills and qualities. Here’s a list of essential skills and competencies:
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.
11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality is critical in healthcare.
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