An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) to join the team on Ilchester.
Ilchester has a friendly and welcoming team atmosphere. The 33-bedded medical ward cares for patients requiring close monitoring and observation following a medical admission, encompassing acute care skills, as well as patients requiring rehabilitation needs.
Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, keen learner? If so, we would like to hear from you.
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.
The successful applicant will be joining a positive, friendly, and supportive team focused on goals driven by patient experience and evidence-based best practice.
We are a high-performing team and welcome newcomers who want to share their skills and learn new ones.
If you enjoy teamwork and have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, then we would love to hear from you.
In return, we can offer you:
1. An attractive benefits package including a competitive hourly rate, excellent leave entitlement, NHS discount, NHS pensions, and more!
2. Access to first-class training to support you in your role, whether you are in your first years of healthcare or progressing your existing career. This includes a week of initial training resulting in a Care Certificate.
3. Functional Skills.
4. A truly special environment as part of #TeamDCH.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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 is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) provide detailed information about this role, what to expect, and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application, please tell us how your experience and skills match 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 seek staff who embody our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To learn more about our Trust and our Values, search Dorset County Hospital online.
This advert closes on Thursday, 14 August 2025.
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