Healthcare Support Worker; Various departments

The interviews for this role will be taking place in person on the 8th November 2025 and unfortunately we will not be able to offer an alternative date or remote interviews on this occasion.

Are you interested in starting your Healthcare Support Worker journey with Dorset County Hospital? We may have what you are looking for!

We are having an interview day on 08th November 2025 and are looking to grow our team of Permanent Band 2 and 3 Healthcare Support Workers.

Dependent on experience and with agreement from the line manager, Band 3 may be offered from start date.

Internal applicants may apply for ward movement and Bank to Substantive posts via this vacancy.

Please be aware that this role is not CURRENTLY eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to independently obtain an ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions.

• Provide support to the clinical teams in the running of the ward.
• Provide excellent care to your patients.
• Learn to work with various NHS systems in order to provide the best care possible.

• Excellent communication skills and be able to engage with other team members effectively, liaise with fellow professionals to support the safe care of our patients.
• The ability to use your own initiative and be responsive to instruction.
• A willingness to learn.

• 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.
• The opportunity to progress to Band 3 where suitable.

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

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Melanie Nutt

Job title:

Deputy Head of Workforce Resourcing
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