Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Healthcare Support Worker with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Outpatient nursing team at Dorset County Hospital, supporting several different specialities for example Oncology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Urology.

Outpatient’s is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills.

If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a team who are passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality nursing care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patient’s privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained, at all times, as well as the care given is patient centred.

You need to have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised and have a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.

The successful candidate may be required to rotate through the other Outpatients areas, main DCH site , Weymouth Hospital  and South Walks House to support during times of annual leave and sickness. Recent Outpatient experience would be an advantage but not essential.

In order to meet the needs of the service, the working pattern is flexible. In the future this may include weekend working.

Working for our organisation

 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.