Overview
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic Health Care Support Worker to join the progressive and dedicated Day Surgery Services team at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based in the Day of Surgery Unit at the Poole site.
The Day of Surgery ward incorporates an Admissions and a Day Surgery Unit.
Working Hours
The service is currently open Monday to Friday 07:00-20:00, although there are plans to extend opening hours and 6 day working.
Key Responsibilities
* Admit and prepare patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to.
* Provide care to patients post‑operatively.
* Maintain and develop high standards of documentation.
* Assist with assessment of care needs of patients under direct supervision.
* Practice in a holistic, non‑judgemental, caring, and compassionate manner that avoids assumptions, supports social inclusion, and recognises and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity.
* Work together with other health and social care professionals, students, trainees, and agencies.
* Work in partnership with service users, their carers and families.
* Contribute to practice development within the clinical care setting.
* Complete any work‑based training associated with the role.
* Undertake duties for patients 16+ including venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs as appropriate training/induction has taken place.
Experience and Training
Previous experience in the health service or Day Surgery setting is not essential as training will be provided. The post holder must be comfortable with venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs and other duties only after appropriate training or induction, in accordance with Trust policies.
Additional Information
PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.
Interview date 27/11/2025 - subject to passing maths and literacy assessments.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active staff network groups including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We understand some candidates may use AI tools to prepare applications. While not discouraged, we ask that applications remain an honest reflection of your own skills and experience. Integrity is an important part of our recruitment process.
To work as an effective member of the team under the supervision and direction of a registered health care professional, providing dignified, compassionate, and safe care for patients and ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.
Closing
This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025
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