Overview
Are you patient-centred, committed to delivering high quality care, have excellent clinical and communication skills, a "can do" attitude and a desire to be the best?
Beech ward is a 12 bedded ward seeking HealthCare Assistants who are motivated to make a real difference with a caring and compassionate attitude, with excellent team-working, communication and assessment skills. Beech ward provides rehabilitation and end of life care within our thriving community hospital. We are recruiting Band 3 HealthCare Assistants with an interest in rehabilitation, frailty and end of life care. We are a forward thinking, supportive multidisciplinary team with opportunities to develop caring skills and progression.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice, always considering patients' privacy, dignity and safety.
* Deliver planned care to a group of patients working alongside the multidisciplinary team in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
* Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff and learners within the clinical environment as needed.
* Manage a defined group of patients under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence-based, client-centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently.
* Contribute to ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of patient care, and escalate to senior registered practitioner as appropriate.
* Promote health and prevent ill health in service users, contributing to integrated care.
* Plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols within the limitations of the HealthCare Assistant role.
* Undertake delegated clinical skills within scope of practice after training, and adhere to local and national guidance.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here — it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us outstanding in 2019. It’s also why many patients report good or very good experiences and staff feel they can make a difference. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do; we are inclusive, celebrate diversity and strive to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and help us achieve our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise.
Details
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year p.a. pro rata for part-time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 152-C196.25
Job locations: Beech team, The Willows, Yeatman Hospital, Hospital Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3JU
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to assist with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know someone who would value this support, please contact the widening participation team at the trust.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
* Essential: Previous experience of working within a fast-paced environment
Desirable
* Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Care; high level clinical skills; observational skills; ECG, Venepuncture
Job Specific Experience
* Essential: Experience of working in a hospital or community setting within care
Desirable
* Ability to undertake basic baseline observations
Information Technology
* Essential: IT literacy to enter patient-related data into identified electronic record systems
Personal qualities/attributes
* Essential: Able to use own initiative within scope of authority
* Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure submission to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Beech team, The Willows, Yeatman Hospital, Hospital Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3JU
Website: dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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