Healthcare Support Worker (Various departments available)
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Job overview
This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
The interviews for this role will be taking place in person on Saturday 27th June 2026. Unfortunately we will not be able to offer an alternative date or remote interviews on this occasion.
Are you interested in starting your Healthcare Support Worker journey with Dorset County Hospital? We may have what you are looking for!
We are having an interview day on the 27th June 2026 and are looking to grow our team of Permanent Band 2 and 3 Healthcare Support Workers.
Dependant on experience and with agreement from the line manager, Band 3 may be offered from start date.
Internal applicants may apply for ward movement and Bank to Substantive posts via this vacancy.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will:
- Provide support to the clinical teams in the running of the ward.
- Provide excellent care to your patients.
- Learn to work with various NHS systems in order to provide the best care possible.
To succeed in this role you should have:
- Excellent communication skills and be able to engage with other team members effectively, liaise with fellow professionals to support the safe care of our patients.
- The ability to use your own initiative and be responsive to instruction.
- A willingness to learn.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
We are looking for staff 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.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker (Various departments available) with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 - £27,476 Pro Rata Per Annum (Salary point based on banding of offer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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