Job Description

We are looking for experienced Band 3 Emergency HCA's to join our nursing team at UHD. The candidate should have experience and evidence of working in an Emergency department and have completed their Band 3 nursing competencies or equivalent. They should be an excellent communicator, be able to work well as part of a team and autonomously.
This role requires ED competency booklet completed
Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To work as an effective member of the team under the supervision and direction of a registered health care professional, providing dignified, compassionate and safe care for patients whilst ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained.
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
18 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
153-ME04652-A
Job locations
University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Poole
BH15 2JH
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
Essential

• Care certificate (willingness to obtain)

Desirable

• Healthcare related NVQ

Technical Skills Competencies
Essential

• IT literate
• Taking Routine Observations
• Compassionate, interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic
• Experienced in delivery of personal care
• Taking Neurological Observation

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Cannulation

Experience
Essential

• HCSW Experience in acute hospital setting

Desirable

• Emergency Department experience

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Care certificate (willingness to obtain)

Desirable

• Healthcare related NVQ

Technical Skills Competencies
Essential

• IT literate
• Taking Routine Observations
• Compassionate, interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic
• Experienced in delivery of personal care
• Taking Neurological Observation

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Cannulation

Experience
Essential

• HCSW Experience in acute hospital setting

Desirable

• Emergency Department experience

Skills Required