# Healthcare Support Worker (Various departments available) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-support-worker-various-departments-available/3a3b9bd5-0df6-444c-b9c2-b6869952e043 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-support-worker-various-departments-available/3a3b9bd5-0df6-444c-b9c2-b6869952e043.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dorchester - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 - £27,476 Pro Rata Per Annum (Salary point based on banding of offer) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T23:01:37.440Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medical_Surgical/Medical_Surgical-v8002789 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8002789?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description In this role you will: To succeed in this role you should have: ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood) - Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff. - Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative - IT literate - Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times - Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team - Manages stress levels effectively - Able to work in a busy environment and manage own workload - Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision - Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective communication and care giving - Understanding of basic hygiene skills - Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional - Able to listen to advice from colleagues, agree a plan of action and implement - Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being - Awareness of manual handling of patients, using lifting aids ### Education, Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Evidence of Secondary Education to include an understanding of literacy and numeracy. **Desirable** - Level 2 healthcare certificate (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience. ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [job description & person spec - band 2 (pdf, 385.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287928) - [job description & person spec - band 3 (pdf, 377.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10287929) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.