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Bank Healthcare Support Worker | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job details
Posting date: 19 September 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £24,465 - £26,598 Pro Rata Per Annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Location: Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 7475982/405-25-CS423BHCSW

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Summary

• Band 2 to 3
• Flexible working
• Bank agreement
• Various wards

A variety of shifts are available, covering both day and night duties in different wards and departments.

Please be aware that this role isnot currently eligible for visa sponsorship.Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.

Are you a caring individual looking for a new flexible working life? Do you have the passion and skills to support across Dorset County Hospital at short notice? Our Temporary Staffing Bank needs you!

We are looking to grow our team of Bank Health Care Support Worker (HCSW’s). Working on our bank allows you the flexibility of a zero hours agreement, whilst allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are looking for HCSW’s who can commit to supporting our service and would be available to work several shifts a week. You will have a choice of preference when booking shifts but will need to be flexible and reallocated to meet the needs of the hospital and to support safe staffing levels.

The role of a Healthcare Support Worker provides personal care whilst working alongside a multidisciplinary team.

To excel in this role you will ideally:
• Have experience in Health Care
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
• Be flexible and willing to work across a variety of wards within DCHFT.

Those who are new to care with a genuine interest in a career with the NHS are encouraged to apply as we can give on the job training and a full care certificate induction will be provided.

Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for everyone.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

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.

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 at recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for workers 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.


This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025

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