Job summary This is a very exciting time for the Critical Care Department at UHD we are merging our teams and moving into a brand new State of the Art Unit. Our team of Health care Support Workers work with the Multi disciplinary team to deliver excellent care to our patients. Training and support for the role is given by the education team. This post is being advertised as a Band 3, however applicants that do not meet the required care certificate competencies will initially be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital cross site working may be required when it is necessary to meet the provisions of the service needs. 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 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 153-SU04262 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH77DW 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 Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing) Desirable Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of working with the public Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy Technical skills and competencies Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood) Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a team under appropriate supervision Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care Good basic hygiene skills (e.g. food handling, hand washing) Desirable Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Experience of working with the public Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy Technical skills and competencies Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood) Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Bournemouth BH77DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)