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Healthcare Support Worker - RACE

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Poole, England
Salary
£25,272 - £27,476 pa/pro rata
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
27 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
13 May 2026

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a staff Nurser to join the RACE Unit/  Older Persons Assessment Unit based at Poole Hospital.

  • The Older Persons Assessment Unit is newly refurbished and customised to facilitate 24/7 admissions for our aging community. With capacity for 21 bed spaces, the unit is always bustling and no two days are the same.  We are looking for dynamic and passionate person to join our developing team to lead and empower one another in providing quality care to our complex elderly community.

Our aim is to provide all our patients with a comprehensive geriatric assessment upon admission. This approach means our patients receive the right care at the right time. In achieving this we work very closely as a multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

What can we offer you?

  • Excellent team spirit, engaging in outside social activities
  • Positive culture where everyone's voice is heard
  • Practice Educator within the Directorate
  • Development opportunities
  • Friendly and approachable staff
  • Flexible working
  • Work life balance

For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents.

Based at: Poole (but will eventually move to Bournemouth)

Interview date: 16th June 2026

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