Job summary
The Dermatology team are seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker (Band 2-3 depending on experience) to join them. The department provides many different types of activity, including adult clinics, children clinics, day surgery and other treatments. Outpatients is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills.
The successful candidate will have excellent organisation skills and be adaptable to changing situations responding effectively and empathetically to all patients.
If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a team who are passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.
There is a need for administration as part of the role and so good basic IT skills are required.
Some weekend working may be required to support the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality nursing care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patient's privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained, and at all times, the care given is patient centred.
You need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job 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.
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.
Job description
Job 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.
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.
Person Specification
Education, skills and knowledge
Essential
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and maths
* Ability and willingness to undertake training necssary for the post
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Understanding of band 2 role
* Recent Outpatient experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Evidence of good communication skills.
* Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
* Is able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards improving patient care
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
Person Specification
Education, skills and knowledge
Essential
* Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and maths
* Ability and willingness to undertake training necssary for the post
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Understanding of band 2 role
* Recent Outpatient experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Evidence of good communication skills.
* Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
* Is able to demonstrate a positive attitude towards improving patient care
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
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