Healthcare Support Worker

Job SummaryWard 17 at Royal Bournemouth Hospital cares for emergency general surgical patients leaning towards Urology. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who has an interest in caring for emergency surgical patients and would like to join our friendly, dynamic team.Training will be provided for the successful candidate and support will be given to work through required competencies.Base LocationRoyal Bournemouth Hospital Hospital.Interview Date4/12/2025 upon completion of a successful maths and literacy assessment.Main DutiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.Please note: if this job requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary.About UsOur 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 is 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 for December 2025, when this role and base of work will relocate to RBH site. Upon relocation, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holder's 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.DetailsDate posted: 13 November 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 3Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata for part timeContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Part-timeReference number: 153-SU05283Job locations: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DWJob ResponsibilitiesTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.Person SpecificationEssentialCompletion of care certification or willing to complete care certificateExperience of band 2 hospital/ward workExperience of working with the publicExperience of working in a care environmentAbility to work as part of a teamAbility to work in a demanding environmentAbility to demonstrate initiative and prioritise work efficientlyClinical observation skills e.g. recording of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturations and respirationsEffective communication skills- both written and verbal/non verbalI.T literateDesirableNVQ or equivalent at level 2 in health careExperience of working in a clinic/treatment room/ambulatory care settingSuccessful team leadership/motivation and development of othersVenepunctureCannulationPerforming ECGsEnteral feed managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 DetailsEmployer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DWEmployer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers #J-18808-Ljbffr