Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker - Ilchester Ward

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) to join the team on Ilchester.

Ilchester has a friendly and welcoming team atmosphere. The 33 bedded medical ward cares for patients requiring close monitoring and observation following a medical admission, encompassing acute care skills, as well as patients requiring rehabilitation needs.

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated, keen learner? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be joining a positive, friendly and supportive team focused on goals driven by patient experience and evidence based best practice.

We are a high-performing team and we welcome newcomers who want to share their skills and learn new ones.

If you enjoy teamwork and have a positive 'can do' attitude then we would love to hear from you.

About us

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.

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

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

405-25-CS345ILC

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Evidence of good communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
Effective time management skills
Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
Have awareness for Health & Safety
Awareness of own developmental needs within the post.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
Experience to vocational level 3
An understanding around basic patient care
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Maths GCSE, grade A-C.
English Language GCSE, grade A-C.

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or related field
Completion of the Care Certificate

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Evidence of good communication skills
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
Effective time management skills
Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions

Desirable

Ability to work as part of a team
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
Have awareness for Health & Safety
Awareness of own developmental needs within the post.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
Experience to vocational level 3
An understanding around basic patient care
Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Maths GCSE, grade A-C.
English Language GCSE, grade A-C.

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or related field
Completion of the Care Certificate

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 County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

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