NHS
Healthcare Assistant
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Job Description
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- Previous experience of working within a fast paced environment
- Existing NVQ level2/3 in Care Demonstrate high level clinical skill Existing observational skills ECG, Venepuncture
- Experience of working in a hospital or community setting within care.
- Ability to undertake basic baseline observations
- IT literacy in order to be able enter patient-related data into identified electronic record systems
- Able to use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Demonstrated ability at exercising tact and diplomacy
- Previous experience of working within a fast paced environment
- Existing NVQ level2/3 in Care Demonstrate high level clinical skill Existing observational skills ECG, Venepuncture
- Experience of working in a hospital or community setting within care.
- Ability to undertake basic baseline observations
- IT literacy in order to be able enter patient-related data into identified electronic record systems
- Able to use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Demonstrated ability at exercising tact and diplomacy
Job summary
Are you patient-centred, committed to delivering high quality care, have excellent clinical and communication skills, a 'can do' attitude and a desire to be the best?
Shaston ward is a 15 bedded ward who are seeking Healthcare Assistant, who are motivated to make a real difference with a caring and compassionate attitude, have excellent team-working skills, communication, and assessment skills.
Shaston ward provides rehabilitation and end of life care within our thriving community hospital. We are looking to recruit Band 3 Healthcare Assistants who have a keen interest in rehabilitation/Frailty and End of Life Care. We are a forward thinking supportive multidisciplinary team. It is a very exciting time on Shaston ward with the development of many services, at Dorset HealthCare we offer plenty of opportunities to develop your caring skills and provide development opportunities.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
Provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice always considering patients privacy, dignity and safety.
To deliver planned care to a group of patients working alongside the multi-disciplinary team and in accordance with Trust policies and protocols.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide support/guidance to less experienced staff/learners within the clinical environment as needed.
Manage a defined group of patients/service users under the indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, using evidence based/client centred principles to undertake a range of delegated tasks independently.
Contribute to the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring of patient/service user care, and escalate to senior registered practitioner as appropriate.
Promote health and prevent ill health in service users, contributing to integrated care.
To 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 once undertaken relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to local and national guidance.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood 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 urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways 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 testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Details
Date posted
16 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£9,974 to £10,639 a year p.a
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
152-C326.25B
Job locations
Westminster Memorial Hospital
Magdalene Lane
Shaftesbury
SP7 8BD
Job descriptionJob 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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
Desirable
Job Specific Experience
Essential
Desirable
Information Technology
Essential
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
Desirable
Job Specific Experience
Essential
Desirable
Information Technology
Essential
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
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
Westminster Memorial Hospital
Magdalene Lane
Shaftesbury
SP7 8BD
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
Westminster Memorial Hospital
Magdalene Lane
Shaftesbury
SP7 8BD
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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