University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker - Ward 24

The closing date is 21 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join our dedicated team on Ward 24, within the Cardiology Department.

Ward 24 works closely with specialist areas including the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiac Intervention Unit, and The Cath Labs, providing a supportive and collaborative environment for both patients and staff.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Compassionate and committed to delivering high-quality patient care

  • Able to work well both independently and as part of a team

  • Flexible, with the ability to work a full rotation pattern including nights, weekends, and bank holidays

In return, we offer:

  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

  • The chance to work as part of an effective, friendly, and supportive team

  • Valuable experience within the cardiology specialty

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your career in a rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-ME05008

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Numeracy and Literacy-GCSE or equivalent standard

Desirable

  • NVQ - level 2 or 3 in care
  • Care Certificate

Other

Essential

  • Able to work at a fast pace and under pressure while remaining calm.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work at a fast pace and under pressure while remaining calm.

Experience

Essential

  • Health care related experience

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Experience working with Cardiology patients
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Numeracy and Literacy-GCSE or equivalent standard

Desirable

  • NVQ - level 2 or 3 in care
  • Care Certificate

Other

Essential

  • Able to work at a fast pace and under pressure while remaining calm.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work at a fast pace and under pressure while remaining calm.

Experience

Essential

  • Health care related experience

Desirable

  • NHS experience
  • Experience working with Cardiology patients

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

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

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

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

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:

Clinical leader

Sarah Pidgley

Sarah.pidgley@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194074

Details

Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-ME05008

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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