The position is available at Band 3 for those with a care certificate; those without will start at Band 2. Flexibility is necessary due to the 24/7 nature of the job, encompassing various shift patterns. Positions are permanent, and full-time and part-time hours are both available. Candidates will undergo a numeracy and literacy assessment as part of the selection process. For more details, applicants are encouraged to refer to the full job description and person specification.
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.
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 Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals; these arepermanentpositions 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: Poole Hospital OR Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Assessment Date: 8th November 2024. 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
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To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
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