Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
- Skills & Abilities
IT literate
- Skills & Abilities
Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Skills & Abilities
Manages stress levels effectively
- Skills & Abilities
Able to work in a busy environment and manage own workload
- Skills & Abilities
Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
- Knowledge & Experience
Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective communication and care giving
- Knowledge & Experience
Understanding of basic hygiene skills
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Knowledge & Experience
Able to listen to advice from colleagues, agree a plan of action and implement
- Knowledge & Experience
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
- Knowledge & Experience
Awareness of manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Evidence of Secondary Education to include an understanding of literacy and numeracy.
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education, Qualifications & Training
Level 2 healthcare certificate (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience.
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 Wednesday 27th October from 17.00.
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 evening on the 27th October 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 recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk 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.
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.
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker (Various departments available) with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, 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 14 Oct 2026.
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