Job summary The Pre-operative Assessment Unit is currently looking to recruit a proactive and patient-centred Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will be expected to work across site (Bournemouth Hospital & Poole Hospital). However the main site for the successful candidate will be Poole Hospital. Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-SU04123 Job locations Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 6 months experience in a healthcare role Desirable Experience working with the public Qualifications Essential Good standard of literacy and numeracy Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3 Desirable GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent at grade C or above Technical Skills and Competencies Essential IT and PC competency Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven listening and communication skills Flexibility/adaptability to be able to work shifts to cover service needs Excellent time management and prioritisation skills Able to use initiative Perform ECG Perform physiological observations Desirable Venepuncture Knowledge Desirable Understanding of the role of pre-operative assessment in relation to patient care Understanding of infection control measures Other requirements specific to the role Essential Works within and promotes the trust values. Behaves in a professional manner at all times by setting and maintaining a high personal and professional standard that enables effective working relationships with others Cross-site working Standard keyboard skills Ability to work with bodily fluids Personal Attributes Essential Self-motivation and reliability Ability to respond positively to change Flexibile in attitude and behaviour to support team working and delivery of objectives Work/Life balance Language Requirement Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Person Specification Experience Essential Minimum 6 months experience in a healthcare role Desirable Experience working with the public Qualifications Essential Good standard of literacy and numeracy Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3 Desirable GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent at grade C or above Technical Skills and Competencies Essential IT and PC competency Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven listening and communication skills Flexibility/adaptability to be able to work shifts to cover service needs Excellent time management and prioritisation skills Able to use initiative Perform ECG Perform physiological observations Desirable Venepuncture Knowledge Desirable Understanding of the role of pre-operative assessment in relation to patient care Understanding of infection control measures Other requirements specific to the role Essential Works within and promotes the trust values. Behaves in a professional manner at all times by setting and maintaining a high personal and professional standard that enables effective working relationships with others Cross-site working Standard keyboard skills Ability to work with bodily fluids Personal Attributes Essential Self-motivation and reliability Ability to respond positively to change Flexibile in attitude and behaviour to support team working and delivery of objectives Work/Life balance Language Requirement Essential Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)