Trauma & Orthopaedics HCSW in Poole inPoole PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: £24,465 to £26,598 a year pa/pro rata
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
Job description
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.PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer sponsorship for HCSW rolesInterviews will be on Thursday 27 NovemberNo virtual interviews will be offered as Maths & Literacy tests need to be completed in person.
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.To work as an effective member of the team under the supervision and direction of a registered health care professional, providing dignified, compassionate and safe care for patients and ensuring high standards ofdocumentation are maintained.To undertake all duties listed however these duties will vary from speciality to speciality in some cases this could include working with children and young people right through to older people. No duties should be undertaken unless appropriate training or induction has taken place in accordance with trust policies.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 HospitalPLEASE NOTE: Most wards are due to relocate to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in Spring 2026 - see below for more
Details
.
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 teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some 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 about this at interview.There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Spring 2026, when this role and base of work will relocate to Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holders home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Details
Date posted
November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-SU04869-B
Job location
sUniversity Hospitals DorsetLongfleet RoadPooleBH15 2JB
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
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGood standard of general educationGood standard of numeracy and literacyDesirableNVQ Level 2 in care or customer services
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working in a team under appropriate supervisionDesirablePrevious
Experience
of working within a care environmentPrevious
Experience
of working with the publicPrevious
Experience
of working in NHS
Experience
of working in a busy environmentLanguage requirementEssentialAble to speak English as necessary to undertake the rolePersonal AttributesEssentialPositive and flexible approachDesirableFlexibility around shift pattersKnowledgeEssentialAn understanding around basic patient careDesirableunderstanding of basic pysiologyTechnical Skills CompetenciesEssentialAbility to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)IT literate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working in NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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
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.PLEASE NOTE: We do not offer sponsorship for HCSW rolesInterviews will be on Thursday 27 NovemberNo virtual interviews will be offered as Maths & Literacy tests need to be completed in person.
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.To work as an effective member of the team under the supervision and direction of a registered health care professional, providing dignified, compassionate and safe care for patients and ensuring high standards ofdocumentation are maintained.To undertake all duties listed however these duties will vary from speciality to speciality in some cases this could include working with children and young people right through to older people. No duties should be undertaken unless appropriate training or induction has taken place in accordance with trust policies.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 HospitalPLEASE NOTE: Most wards are due to relocate to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in Spring 2026 - see below for more
Details
.
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 teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some 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 about this at interview.There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Spring 2026, when this role and base of work will relocate to Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holders home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Details
Date posted
November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-SU04869-B
Job location
sUniversity Hospitals DorsetLongfleet RoadPooleBH15 2JB
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
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGood standard of general educationGood standard of numeracy and literacyDesirableNVQ Level 2 in care or customer services
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working in a team under appropriate supervisionDesirablePrevious
Experience
of working within a care environmentPrevious
Experience
of working with the publicPrevious
Experience
of working in NHS
Experience
of working in a busy environmentLanguage requirementEssentialAble to speak English as necessary to undertake the rolePersonal AttributesEssentialPositive and flexible approachDesirableFlexibility around shift pattersKnowledgeEssentialAn understanding around basic patient careDesirableunderstanding of basic pysiologyTechnical Skills CompetenciesEssentialAbility to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)IT literate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working in NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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
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