Overview
Are you a caring individual looking to grow your career in health care in a Hospital that truly cares for their staff? Do you have an interest in surgery and want to use your passion and skills to provide the best patient care pre and post-surgery for orthopaedic and trauma patients?
We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change and development.
Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.
To excel in this role you don’t need to have years of experience, we are looking for values and passion as well as:
* Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
* Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times as a Healthcare Support Worker.
* Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for patients.
Benefits and Training
* With a competitive hourly rate, plus unsociable hours payments and an attractive benefits package including excellent leave entitlements and discounts.
* Access to first class training to support you in your role, including a week of initial training which will result in you achieving a Care Certificate.
* A truly special team environment as part of #TeamDCH
* A buddy system to support you in your first weeks and months.
Additional Information
* Flexible working and working patterns will be considered where appropriate to help balance social life and family time.
* We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from groups under-represented in our organisation.
* We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. Submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
* Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
* Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. Please tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification when completing your application.
* Please contact Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
* For all our roles, 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.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
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