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Healthcare Care Support Worker - Day of Surgery
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 2362427
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 Day of Surgery at the Poole Hospital.
We are an admission and day surgery unit for 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 be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, and caring for patients post-operatively
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: Poole
Interview Date: 6th October
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.
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 is planned to remain at Poole site in Spring 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.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
Depending on experience pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
153-SU06805
Job locations
Poole
Longfleet Road
Bournemouth
BH15 2JB
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 with customers and a range of different people
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
- Basic food handling
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding around basic patient care
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation;
- Experience in admitting patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- GCSE (or equivalent) English and numeracy
- Completion of a competency-based workbook/Care Certificate
- Equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Positive and flexible approach
- Understands limits of own responsibility
- Willingness to learn new skills
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.
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG
- Bladder scanning
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with customers and a range of different people
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
- Basic food handling
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding around basic patient care
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation;
- Experience in admitting patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- GCSE (or equivalent) English and numeracy
- Completion of a competency-based workbook/Care Certificate
- Equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Positive and flexible approach
- Understands limits of own responsibility
- Willingness to learn new skills
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.
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- ECG
- Bladder scanning
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
Poole
Longfleet Road
Bournemouth
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole
Longfleet Road
Bournemouth
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom