Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker (Various departments available)

The closing date is 24 November 2025

Job summary

The interviews for this role will be taking place in person on the 13th December 2025. Unfortunately we will not be able to offer an alternative date or remote interview on this occasion.

Are you interested in starting your Healthcare Support Worker journey with Dorset County Hospital? We may have what you are looking for!

We are having an interview day on the 13th December 2025 and are looking to grow our team of Permanent Band 2 and 3 Healthcare Support Workers.

Dependant on experience and with agreement from the line manager, Band 3 may be offered from start date.

Internal applicants may apply for ward movement and Bank to Substantive posts via this vacancy.

This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will:

Provide support to the clinical teams in the running of the ward.
Provide excellent care to your patients.
Learn to work with various NHS systems in order to provide the best care possible.

To succeed in this role you should have:

Excellent communication skills and be able to engage with other team members effectively, liaise with fellow professionals to support the safe care of our patients.
The ability to use your own initiative and be responsive to instruction.
A willingness to learn.

About us

In return we can offer you:

An attractive benefits package including competitive hourly rate, brilliant leave entitlement, NHS discount, NHS pensions and more!
Access to first class training to support you in your role, whether you are in your first years of healthcare, or progressing your existing career. This includes a week of initial training which will result in you achieving a Care Certificate.
Functional Skills.
A truly special environment as part of #TeamDCH.
The opportunity to progress to Band 3 where suitable.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata Per Annum (Salary point based on banding of offer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-25-CS524HCSW

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us atrecruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

We are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us atrecruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
IT literate
Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Manages stress levels effectively
Able to work in a busy environment and manage own workload
Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective communication and care giving
Understanding of basic hygiene skills
Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Able to listen to advice from colleagues, agree a plan of action and implement
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Awareness of manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Evidence of Secondary Education to include an understanding of literacy and numeracy.

Desirable

Level 2 healthcare certificate (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
IT literate
Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Manages stress levels effectively
Able to work in a busy environment and manage own workload
Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective communication and care giving
Understanding of basic hygiene skills
Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Able to listen to advice from colleagues, agree a plan of action and implement
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Awareness of manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Evidence of Secondary Education to include an understanding of literacy and numeracy.

Desirable

Level 2 healthcare certificate (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience.

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)