Job summary
Are you looking for your next job in Care?
Or are you looking for your first job in Care?
If yes, come to our Recruitment Open Day on the 29th July!
We have opportunities at both Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals.
Just drop into the Education Centre at Poole Hospital between 9am and 3.30pm and we can tell you about the amazing career opportunities we have.
Or you can apply to this advert and we can schedule an interview for you on the day with two of our friendly managers to see if the role of a Healthcare Support Worker is for you.
You will have the opportunity to chat to our welcoming managers about the various wards and departments in our hospital and to see which one would be the perfect fit for you. And about the exciting career paths we offer.
We have full or part time hours available, working hours include early and late shifts and nights (unsocial pay allowance is available), but we will be happy to discuss flexibility across those shifts with you.
We also have Bank positions available if you have previous care experience and would prefer to work 'as and when'
Times: 9am to 3.30pm
Date: Saturday 29th July
Location: Education Centre , Poole Hospital, see attached map), Poole Hospital
You are welcome to bring children with you on the day.
Main duties of the job
Some of our HCSW staff benefits
- Excellent paid training and induction including the Care Certificate
- Assigned Senior HCSW Mentor will support, help and guide you through your induction and training period with us.
- 35 days leave (including 8 bank holidays), rising to 37 days after 5 years and 41 days after 10 years.
- Excellent maternity and sick pay packages
- NHS Pension Scheme
- NHS Discount Schemes including the 'blue light card'
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If you have any queries please email us at recruitment@uhd.nhs.uk or call us on 0300 019 4426.
We look forward to hearing from you
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with the public
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care or customer services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
Technical Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
- Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing)
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with the public
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in care or customer services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being (Making Every Contact Count)
Technical Skills
Essential
- IT literate
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
