QR code linking to this job posting Senior Support Worker (Physical Health) | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth inBournemouth PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025

 PERMANENT  ALCOHOL BLOOD PRESSURE HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS PENSION VENEPUNCTURE

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Work for a CQC‑rated 'outstanding' Trust — trusted employer where 89% of staff say they can really make a difference.
Develop highly transferable clinical skills (venepuncture, ECGs, BP, BMI) with on‑the‑job training and autonomy.
Permanent NHS role with pay £27,485–£30,162 p.a. — stability, pension and public‑sector benefits.
Community‑based work driving to patients' homes — ideal if you’re a woman with a car who values independence.
Supportive, inclusive culture with widening participation and return‑to‑work employability support for career breaks.
High‑impact role in a multidisciplinary team improving physical health for people with serious mental illness.
Senior Support Worker (Physical Health) with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust — full‑time, permanent role based in Bournemouth (BH10), salary £27,485–£30,162 p.a. This hands‑on role is for an experienced, compassionate carer keen to improve the physical health of people living with serious mental illness. You will deliver annual physical health checks and a range of clinical observations — venepuncture, ECGs, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height/weight and BMI — plus substance and alcohol screening. The post involves positive health promotion and brief interventions (smoking cessation, diet and exercise advice), setting achievable goals, signposting to local services, and supporting Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIS) key workers. The role requires good interpersonal skills to engage patients who may be hard to reach, the ability to work autonomously with managerial oversight, comfortable travel to patients’ homes, and commitment to maintaining high standards and accurate records.

This role offers a meaningful way to use and develop practical clinical skills within an inclusive, forward‑looking NHS Trust rated outstanding by the CQC, serving local communities across Dorset. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team, receive clinical supervision, and have opportunities for ongoing professional development — making it a strong fit for women carers who want purposeful, people‑centred work that balances autonomy with team support. Dorset HealthCare values diversity and supports people into work, so this role is suitable for those returning to practice or keen to specialise in physical health for mental health service users. To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button next to this advert — you can also find this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Work for a CQC‑rated 'outstanding' Trust — trusted employer where 89% of staff say they can really make a difference.
Develop highly transferable clinical skills (venepuncture, ECGs, BP, BMI) with on‑the‑job training and autonomy.
Permanent NHS role with pay £27,485–£30,162 p.a. — stability, pension and public‑sector benefits.
Community‑based work driving to patients' homes — ideal if you’re a woman with a car who values independence.
Supportive, inclusive culture with widening participation and return‑to‑work employability support for career breaks.
High‑impact role in a multidisciplinary team improving physical health for people with serious mental illness.
 


in Bournemouth
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