Job overview

This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

The interviews for this role will be taking place in person on Saturday 16th May 2026. 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 the 16th May 2026 and are looking to grow our team of Permanent Band 2 and 3 Healthcare Support Workers.

Dependant 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.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will:

• 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.

To succeed in this role you should have:

• 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.

Working for our organisation

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.
• 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.