University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Healthcare Support Worker

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Job summary

Do you need a better work/life balance?

University Hospitals Dorset is currently looking to recruit experienced Bank Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) looking to work flexibly at across our sites in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and enjoy a range of benefits including:

* Choice of available shifts* Paid annual leave entitlement (included in your hourly rate)* Weekly pay* NHS Pension

Main duties of the job

You must have:

  • completion of a competency-based care certificate including workbook AND
  • a minimum of 6 months experience working as a Healthcare Support Worker in an acute hospital environment or 1 yrs Nursing/Care Home experience.

Please use the supporting evidence section of your application to demonstrate how you meet the above requirements. Please be aware that this advert may be closed earlier to the closing date if sufficient number of applicants apply.

Successful applicants will work in a VARIETY of specialties across the Trust to cover short term needs. The role involves meeting both physical and psychological needs and therefore need to have a flexible approach working as part of a wider team.

Successful candidates must be available to attend a Mandatory Induction Programme (terms & conditions apply) which consists of TWO FULL WEEK (Monday to Friday) plus two additional recall days.

Interview Dates: TBC

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 team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

153-TSB00073

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW


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

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding around basic patient care

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 6 months experience of working as a Healthcare Support Worker in an acute hospital environment or 1 years Nursing/Care Home experience
  • Previous experience of working within public and a care environment/NHS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of a competency-based care certificate including workbook

Desirable

  • Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and cannulation
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • An understanding around basic patient care

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 6 months experience of working as a Healthcare Support Worker in an acute hospital environment or 1 years Nursing/Care Home experience
  • Previous experience of working within public and a care environment/NHS

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of a competency-based care certificate including workbook

Desirable

  • Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and cannulation

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

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment

Bank Recruitment

bank.recruitment@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194258

Details

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

153-TSB00073

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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