Job Description

This is a very exciting time for the Acute Medical Unit at UHD we are merging our teams and moving into the Royal Bournemouth Site in 2026. 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: Poole Hospital cross site working may be required when it is necessary to meet the provisions of the service needs.
Interview Date: 28th November 2025
Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months
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.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-ME05245
Job locations
Acute Medical Unit
Longfleet Road
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
Qualifications/ Experience
Essential

• Experience of hospital/ward work
• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of working in a care environment

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Care (or willingness to undertake this)

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Basic clinical observation skills e.g. recording of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations

Personal Qualities
Essential

• A positive approach to caring for people of all ages
• Team player

Person Specification
Qualifications/ Experience
Essential

• Experience of hospital/ward work
• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of working in a care environment

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Care (or willingness to undertake this)

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Basic clinical observation skills e.g. recording of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respirations

Personal Qualities
Essential

• A positive approach to caring for people of all ages
• Team player

Skills Required