DIUCS Urgent Care Assistant
Closing date: 07 May 2026.
Are you a self‑motivated individual, committed to excellent customer service with great interpersonal skills?
Dorset Healthcare are looking for enthusiastic individuals to drive in the community as Urgent Care Assistants for the Dorset Integrated Urgent Care Service. This role is based at Dorchester Hospital. Full training and development will be offered to successful candidates.
This is a permanent part‑time position supporting a 24/7 service. Shift patterns will include public holidays, evenings, night shifts and weekends. Enhanced shift allowance will be paid for out of hours working. Part‑time hours available, minimum 13 hours per week.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include:
* Maintain adequate stock and drugs in the urgent care cars
* Carry out daily safety vehicle checks
* Ensure the cars are kept well organised and clean
* Cover receptionist when required
* Assist the clinician in delivering care in patients' homes
* Accept cases from dispatch and drive the clinician to the next visit
Employment requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service can present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Training
* Numerate and literate
* Appreciation for dealing with people in their own homes
* Working with adults of all ages
* Awareness of NHS Services in the community
* Understanding and working with other agencies and multi-disciplinary teams
Additional Requirements
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
* Able to move and handle patients
Driving
* Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Pay
£25,272 a year, pro rata for part‑time.
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