Healthcare Support Worker | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

Radipole ward, a 33‑bed rehabilitation and end‑of‑life care ward in Dorset HealthCare, is seeking Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers. The role is patient‑centred with a strong focus on rehabilitation, frailty and end‑of‑life care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high‑quality, person‑centred approach to care delivery, ensuring patient privacy, dignity and safety.
• Deliver planned care to a group of patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, following Trust policies and protocols.
• Support and guide less experienced staff and learners within the clinical environment.
• Manage a defined group of patients/service users under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence‑based, client‑centred principles.
• Contribute to ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and monitoring of patient/service user care, escalating to senior practitioner as needed.
• Promote health and prevent ill health, contributing to integrated care.
• Plan and undertake clinical tasks guided by standard operating procedures and protocols, within the limitations of the Healthcare Assistant role.
• Undertake delegated clinical skills within their scope of practice, having undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhering to local and national guidance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
• Enhanced DBS check required; the Trust will cover the cost.
• Experience or interest in rehabilitation, frailty and end‑of‑life care.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and assessment skills.
• Positive, patient‑centred attitude and willingness to learn and support colleagues.

Benefits

Opportunity to work within a forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team in a community hospital setting. The Trust offers development opportunities to support your career growth.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jun 2026.

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