Job overview
We are looking for experienced Band 3 Emergency HCA's to join our nursing team at UHD. The candidate should have experience and evidence of working in an Emergency department and have completed their Band 3 nursing competencies or equivalent. They should be an excellent communicator, be able to work well as part of a team and autonomously.
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.
This role requires ED competency booklet completed
Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 8th September 2026
Main duties of the job
To work as an effective member of the team under the supervision and direction of a registered health care professional, providing dignified, compassionate and safe care for patients whilst ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- HCSW Experience in acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Emergency Department experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate (willingness to obtain)
Desirable
- Healthcare related NVQ
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT literate
- Taking Routine Observations
- Compassionate, interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Experienced in delivery of personal care
- Taking Neurological Observation
Desirable
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 - £27,476 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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