Healthcare Support Worker - Ward A27 Left
The closing date is 06 April 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about caring for others?
Why not join us on Ward A27 Left in a rewarding role as a Healthcare Support Worker?
We can offer fully supported training for the role as well as support and guidance to career progression.
We are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week - therefore, we require everyone to be fullyflexible across all shift patterns, including weekdays, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
We are currently looking to recruit to inpatient wards at Bournemouth Hospital. These are permanent positions within the cancer care directorate
This role requires a care certificate
This post is being advertised as a Band 3, however applicants that do not meet the required care certificate competencies will initially be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3.
As part of the interview process you will be asked to complete a numeracy and literacy assessment.
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: Friday, 17th April 2026
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
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
26 March 2026
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-SP05816
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
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