Job Overview
Radipole ward, a 33‑bed rehabilitation and end‑of‑life care ward in Dorset HealthCare, is seeking Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers. The role is patient‑centred with a strong focus on rehabilitation, frailty and end‑of‑life care.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a high‑quality, person‑centred approach to care delivery, ensuring patient privacy, dignity and safety.
* Deliver planned care to a group of patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, following Trust policies and protocols.
* Support and guide less experienced staff and learners within the clinical environment.
* Manage a defined group of patients/service users under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles.
* Contribute to ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of patient/service user care, escalating to senior practitioner as needed.
* Promote health and prevent ill health, 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 their scope of practice, having undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhering to local and national guidance.
Qualifications & Skills
* Valid right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
* Enhanced DBS check required; the Trust will cover the cost.
* Experience or interest in rehabilitation, frailty and end‑of‑life care.
* Excellent communication, teamwork and assessment skills.
* Positive, patient‑centred attitude and willingness to learn and support colleagues.
Benefits
Opportunity to work within a forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team in a community hospital setting. The Trust offers development opportunities to support your career growth.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jun 2026.
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