QR code linking to this job posting Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Bournemouth Renal Satellite Unit in Bournemouth inBournemouth PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025

Clear career progression — unit expansion offers support to develop enhanced clinic skills and move to Band 4.
Permanent full-time role in a specialist dialysis team — stable NHS employment and valuable renal experience.
Family-friendly shifts, no night duty. Variable hours 06:00–23:30 (Mon–Sat) can fit school runs and childcare routines.
Bournemouth satellite unit — local role ideal for a shorter commute by car, less travel than larger hospitals.
Training support, HCSW Level 3 apprenticeship encouraged and a welcoming, supportive team to boost your skills.
Inclusive employer, Dorset County Hospital FT champions diversity, is Disability Confident and promotes a respectful culture.
Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Bournemouth Renal Satellite Unit Job details Posting date: 30 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum Hours: Full time Closing date: 29 November 2025 Location: Bournemouth, BH7 7DW Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7562401/405-25-CS498BRSU Apply for this job Summary A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Due to expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dialysis team at Dorchester Dialysis Unit. The role involves working with a progressive, welcoming, supportive team to deliver a high standard of care to patients attending for Haemodialysis in an outpatient setting. The right candidate will be able demonstrate they have a professional demeanour and a passion for delivering efficient, compassionate, individualised and holistic care to patients. There are plans to expand the unit in the future, and when this occurs there may be scope for a dynamic, highly motivated candidate to be supported to develop enhanced clinic skills to band 4 level. You will be working at the Dorset County Hospital Dialysis Unit. A minimum of 1 year experience at Band 2 in NHS primary or secondary care with Dialysis experience is necessary. Already undertaking or willingness to start HCSW apprentice level 3 qualification or equivalent would be an advantage. Successful applicants will be required to work variable shifts between the hours of 06.00-23:30 Monday - Saturday, and there may be opportunities/ requirements to rotate to in-patient ward at DCH and satellite unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Previous applicants need not apply We regret that we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates under 18 years old. If you are 17 years and 9 months, you can apply but please be aware we will not be able to start your role until you are 18. At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them. Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. This advert closes on Sunday 16 Nov 2025 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
Clear career progression — unit expansion offers support to develop enhanced clinic skills and move to Band 4.
Permanent full-time role in a specialist dialysis team — stable NHS employment and valuable renal experience.
Family-friendly shifts, no night duty. Variable hours 06:00–23:30 (Mon–Sat) can fit school runs and childcare routines.
Bournemouth satellite unit — local role ideal for a shorter commute by car, less travel than larger hospitals.
Training support, HCSW Level 3 apprenticeship encouraged and a welcoming, supportive team to boost your skills.
Inclusive employer, Dorset County Hospital FT champions diversity, is Disability Confident and promotes a respectful culture.
 


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