Healthcare Support Worker - Dermatology
The closing date is 26 August 2025
Job summary
A exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to work within the Dermatology departments within UHD. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.
The purpose of the role is to assist the clinical team in the service anddelivery of the Dermatology Service of the local population. This will also include supporting the role out of a new pilot study about using photography to diagnose skin cancer.To work as an effective member of the team under the supervision anddirection of a registered health care professional.To undertake all duties listed however these duties will vary fromspeciality to speciality in some cases this could include working withchildren and young people right through to older people. No duties shouldbe undertaken unless appropriate training or induction has taken place inaccordance with trust policies.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.
Base Location: Poole or Christchurch Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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 teammates and colleagues. UHD are 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.
Cross site working Poole and Christchurch including RBH more with transformation next year
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Details
Date posted
12 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 to £26,598 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
153-ME04849
Job locations
Poole Hospital and Christchurch Hospital
Fairmile Road, Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 2JX
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital and Christchurch Hospital
Fairmile Road, Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 2JX
Employer's website
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurses for Dermatology
Ali Murguia (Christchurch), Justine Ray (Poole)
03000195457
Supporting documents
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