Healthcare Support Worker - Ward A27 Left | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7786439/153-SP05816 |
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 guidancetocareer progression.
We are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week - therefore, we require everyone to befully flexible across all shift patterns, including weekdays, weekends,nightsand bank holidays.
We are currently looking to recruit to inpatient wards at Bournemouth Hospital. These arepermanentpositions 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
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
UHD are investing, developing and 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 service relocates as 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.
• Staff who provide basic care and support to patients in various settings
• Responsible for tasks such as hygiene, mobility, feeding, observations, and medication
• Involved in keeping the environment and equipment clean and safe
• Part of the wider healthcare team that includes nurses, doctors, and other professionals
• Taking patients observations such as blood pressure, temperature, oxygen saturations and pulse.
• Helping patients with meal times and feeding.
This advert closes on Monday 6 Apr 2026
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