Job summary
- Main area
- Minor Injuries Unit healthcare assistant
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15.5 hours per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly)
- Job ref
- 152-C229.25
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Swanage Minor injuries unit
- Town
- Swanage
- Salary
- £10,307 - £10,993 p.a.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
Are you a caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated healthcare assistant to join our busy Minor Injuries Unit at Swanage Hospital.
This is a part time post of 15.5 hours per week. The post holder may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Employment in this post requires a Standard 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.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
To assist register nursing and paramedic staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.
To be actively involved in providing care for patients who attend the minor injury unit in support of and supervised by an urgent care practitioner, including undertaking simple dressings, clinical observations, and other interventions as required.
Working as part of a small well established team, providing a high standard of compassionate and person centred care.
To contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment for effective care.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare 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 wide range 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. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
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 all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. 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.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main 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.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Experiance within a healthcare setting
Essential criteria
- Previous experience
- Existing clinical observations skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent communication and team working skills
- Competence with IT skills
- Ability to follow instructions in a safe and effective manner
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a fast paced environment
- ECG - recording skills
- Wound care experience
- To have knowledge of adult and child safeguarding procedures
Being able to work under pressure during an emergency
Essential criteria
- Experience in a healthcare role
Desirable criteria
- Experience with a Minor Injuries Unit
Time management
Essential criteria
- To be able to manage own time in an effective way
Desirable criteria
- To be able to manage own ledger of patients
Education and training
Essential criteria
- Be willing to attend training required for the role
- To complete relevant mandatory training.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in wound management
Compassion and empathy
Essential criteria
- To be able to show compassion and empathy to others.
Desirable criteria
- To have an awareness of safeguarding of adults and children
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tina Samways
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01929 422282
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