Healthcare Assistant

6 days ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Lulworth ward is a general surgical ward with a friendly and professional team that will provide an ideal environment for applicants to develop their skills, knowledge and competency in the challenging demands of caring for the acute surgical patient. We have on ward support from a clinical practice educator and work closely with the relevant specialist nurses and also support from the discharge team for the complex discharge.

Lulworth ward is a 31 bedded ward where you will need to be able to care for patients before and after surgery and be involved in all aspects of care from admission to discharge. You will need to be able to adapt to the changing workload whilst delivering compassionate, safe high quality care. The successful applicant will be joining a positive, friendly and supportive team focused on goals driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice.

We can consider any length of contract - so if you're looking for a temporary role, a permanent change or a short term contract during a gap year to enhance your skills this is the role for you.

Are you a caring individual looking to grow your career in health care in a Hospital that truly cares for their staff? Do you have the passion and skills to provide the best patient care? You do? Brilliant - we have the role for you

As an NHS organisation we pride ourselves on the care we provide, and on the support we give our teams and colleagues. We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change.

The role of a Healthcare Assistant is a very privileged role, as a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.

To excel in this role you will
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
- Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
- Be flexible and willing to work across a variety of adult wards within DCHFT.

In return we can offer you..
- Access to first class training to support you in your role, whether you are in your first years of healthcare, or progressing your existing career. This includes a week of initial training which will result in you achieving a Care Certificate.
- A truly special team environment as part of #TeamDCH.
- A variety of NHS Discounts wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.



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