Outpatients Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 04 September 2025
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 healthcare support workers for our Outpatients and Treatment Room in Blandford Hospital.
The role of the healthcare support worker within outpatients and the treatment is to support clinicians in clinics and treatments. The role requires various clinical skills, organisational skills, good time keeping, excellent communication skills and above all compassion and empathy.
The post is for 20 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
To support Clinicians in the running of efficient and effective Out Patients clinics and treatment
Attending Mandatory training sessions, staff meetings and keeping up to date with Trust Policies and procedures.
Preparing clinic notes and list prep and the facilitating of clinics for different specialities. Undertaking self led tasks at the discretion of the Out Patients sister/Trained clinical staff.
Supporting with extended clinical skills such as venepuncture, ECG's, ophthalmology tests, Urine flow analysis, basic observations.
Assisting the registered nurse in the admission and discharge of patients following minor procedures within the treatment room.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£13,299 to £14,185 a year p.a.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
152-C171.25
Job locations
Blandford Hospital
Milldown Road
Blandford
DT11 7DD
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blandford Hospital
Milldown Road
Blandford
DT11 7DD
Employer's website
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