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Location

Dorchester, Dorset | United Kingdom

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Job description

A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you an initiative-taking individual and looking for an opportunity as a Health Care Support Worker? Are you “New to Care” and want to start your career in the NHS? We may have what you are looking for!

We are having a recruitment day in our Education Centre on 16th March 2024 and are looking to grow our team of Permanent Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers with the opportunity to progress to Band 3.

We have roles across a variety of wards and information regarding our departments can be found at

In this role you will:
• Provide support to the clinical teams in the running of the ward.
• Provide excellent care to your patients.
• Learn to work with various NHS systems in order to provide the best care possible.

To succeed in this role you should have:
• Excellent communication skills and be able to engage with other team members effectively, liaise with fellow professionals to support the safe care of our patients.
• The ability to use your own initiative and be responsive to instruction.
• A willingness to learn.

In return we can offer you..
• An attractive benefits package including competitive hourly rate, brilliant leave entitlement, NHS discount, NHS pensions and more!
• 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 which will result in you achieving a Care Certificate.
• Functional Skills.
• A truly special environment as part of #TeamDCH.
• The opportunity to progress to Band 3 where suitable.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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 [email protected] you are unable to view or download the attachment.

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 6 Mar 2024

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