Job summary

If variety is what you are looking for, you can find it on A11 R .

As Bournemouth's specialist respiratory ward, we care for anyone from younger patients requiring acute illness management, to looking after people with long term conditions such as COPD and providing person centred care in someone's last days of life. We provide exciting opportunities for healthcare support workers to be trained in a range of extended skills, including some that are unique to A11 R such as caring for patients requiring Non-Invasive Ventilation.

Main duties of the job

The ideal recruit would have patient safety and team-working at the forefront of their minds. We believe that working together ensures the best outcomes for our patients, and pride ourselves in maintaining a friendly, fun workforce. We expect healthcare support workers to work closely with the nursing staff, by providing patients with day-to-day care, and always promoting their independence. You would also spend time completing observations and escalating patient's conditions appropriately and documenting any findings.

Although previous NHS experience is an advantage, it is not essential as training will be provided! All we need from you is a compassionate and outgoing personality and a willingness to learn.

This advert is for a Band 3 role. If you hold a recognised Care Certificate, you may start at Band 3. If not, you will join as a Band 2 and be supported to complete your Care Certificate and progress to Band 3.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

This service will remain at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and relocate into the brand new COAST Building.This move is planned for early 2027.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.