Healthcare Assistant

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 seeking Healthcare Assistants 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. Dorset Health Care offers 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.

• Provide a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery within your sphere of practice, always considering patients’ privacy, dignity and safety.
• 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 completed relevant training, deemed competent and adhere to local and national guidance.

At Dorset Health Care 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 widerange 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. 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 an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

• Date posted: 21 January 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-C326.25A
• Job locations: Westminster Memorial Hospital, Magdalene Lane, Shaftesbury SP7 8BD

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.

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