Outpatient Hca

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Health Care Assistant in our Community Out Patients Department at Westminster Hospital in Shaftesbury. We run clinics and sessions for numerous specialities including orthopaedics, urology, rheumatology, gynaecology and many more.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is flexible and forward thinking, always ready for a challenge to join our small but busy team.

This is a part time, 22.5 hours per week position.

Previous experience desirable but not essential.

Informal visits are welcome.

To support the qualified staff in the provision of professional, high quality, individualised care to a clearly defined group of patients, their relatives and carers.

To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.