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Healthcare Support Worker - Portland Ward | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 28 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 - £26,598 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | Poole, BH15 2JB |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7515170/153-ME05170 |
Summary
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Health Care Support Worker to join the progressive and dedicated team on Portland ward at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based at Poole Hospital.
Portland Ward is a 14 bedded Acquired Brain Injury & neurology Ward.
The successful candidate will require excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining and developing high standards. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role.
Interview Date: 17th November
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
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.
Ward will be moving to Bournemouth site early 2026
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.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025
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