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Bank Healthcare Support WorkerNHS

Dorchester, DT1 2JY Bank £25,272 to £27,476
Posted 22 September 2026 Closing date 6 October 2026
Dorchester West Rail Station (0.2 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (17.5 miles, direct) Temp Bus Station (19.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

Are you a caring individual looking for a new flexible working life? Do you have the passion and skills to support across Dorset County Hospital at short notice? Our Temporary Staffing Bank needs you!

We are looking to grow our team of Bank Health Care Support Worker (HCSW's). Working on our bank allows you the flexibility of a zero hours agreement, whilst allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are looking for HCSW's who can commit to supporting our service and would be available to work several shifts a week. You will have a choice of preference when booking shifts but will need to be flexible and reallocated to meet the needs of the hospital and to support safe staffing levels.

  • Band 2 to 3
  • Flexible working
  • Bank agreement
  • Various wards

A variety of shifts are available, covering both day and night duties in different wards and departments.

Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Healthcare Support Worker provides personal care whilst working alongside a multidisciplinary team.

To excel in this role you will ideally:

  • Have experience in Health Care
  • Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
  • Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
  • Be flexible and willing to work across a variety of wards within DCHFT.

Those who are new to care with a genuine interest in a career with the NHS are encouraged to apply as we can give on the job training and a full care certificate induction will be provided.

Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

Job description

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for everyone.

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.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for workers who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

About us

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.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

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