• Job Description

  Req#: C9152-25-0334?language=en&page=437&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you a caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Tarrant Ward, based at Blandford Community Hospital are looking for either an experienced or new to care Health Care Assistant to join their team.

  As a Health Care Assistant, you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team. We have two palliative care suites where we pride ourselves at providing the best care to patients and their families in their last weeks or days of their life. Our Elderly Rehabilitation and End of Life Care unit achieved a nationally recognised accreditation in the Gold Standard Framework award for end-of-life care. We offer a structured induction programme, and you will be given opportunities to support to develop your skills clinically and professionally with exploring our offers such as the Trainee Nursing Apprenticeship & the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.

  If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan to progress you from a band 2 to a band 3 Health Care Assistant on successful completion.

  The Health Care Assistant post is a full-time role, we would be flexible and accept part time applications with a minimum of 22.5 hours. We have a variety of flexible family working patterns listed below;

  Early - 07.30 - 15.30

  Late - 12.30 - 20.30

  Long Day - 07:30 - 20:30

  Nights - 20.15 - 07.45

  Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!

  Main duties of the job

  Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

  Assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.

  Assist the multi-disciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge. Participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients.

  Staff are our top priority, and we are a learning organisation who believes in investing in our staff to help them develop personally and professionally to reach their full potential.

  Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

  Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!

  About us

  At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

  We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

  Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

  Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 to £25,674 a year p.a. pro rata for part time

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  152-C020.25

  Job locations

  Blandford Community Hospital, Tarrant ward

  Milldown Road

  Blandford Forum

  DT11 7DB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

  Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

  Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, Skills and Training

  Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and accessing e-ails and internet.

  Knowledge, Skills and Training

  Essential

  • Ability to develop relationships with patients, carers.

  Desirable

  • Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Health care

  Personal Qualities/Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Willingness to engage in service development.

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role Yes effectively.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge, Skills and Training

  Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Able to use a computer to basic standard for inputting information and accessing e-ails and internet.

  Knowledge, Skills and Training

  Essential

  • Ability to develop relationships with patients, carers.

  Desirable

  • Existing NVQ level 2/3 in Health care

  Personal Qualities/Attributes

  Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Willingness to engage in service development.

  Additional Requirements

  Essential

  • Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role Yes effectively.

  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 HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Blandford Community Hospital, Tarrant ward

  Milldown Road

  Blandford Forum

  DT11 7DB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Blandford Community Hospital, Tarrant ward

  Milldown Road

  Blandford Forum

  DT11 7DB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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