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Healthcare Care Support Worker - Ward A31 Left
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 153-SU06710
Job summary
Are you looking for a career as a Healthcare Care Support Worker?
If so we want you to join our committed, dynamic team working on Ward A31 Left - Elective Surgery at the Bournemouth Hospital.
We are a 19 bed elective general surgical ward looking after a wide range of surgical specialities. This will give the successful applicant the chance to learn & develop their skills in a wide range of areas and would provide diversity in their day to day working life.
The successful candidate will need to work both days and nights on a rota system covering weekdays, weekends & bank holidays.
You would be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of a registered nurse within a patient facing ward. Previous experience of working in a care environment is welcomed but is not essential as comprehensive training & support are provided for all successful candidates.
Applications are invited from individuals with excellent interpersonal skills & a commitment to the provision of high quality & dignified care.
Based at: Bournemouth
Interview Date: 15th September
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
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.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-SU06710
Job locations
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
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 responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with the public
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
- Able to listen to advice from colleagues, agree a plan of action and implement
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care or customer services
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Manages stress levels effectively
- Able to work in a busy environment and manage own workload
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
- IT literate
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with the public
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
- Able to listen to advice from colleagues, agree a plan of action and implement
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care or customer services
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Manages stress levels effectively
- Able to work in a busy environment and manage own workload
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
- IT literate
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
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
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom