What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthcare Support Worker - Outpatients position at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Outpatient nursing team in Dorset County Hospital, South Walks House and Weymouth Outpatient departments.
Outpatient's is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a team who are passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality nursing care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patient's privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained, at all times, as well as the care given is patient need to have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised and have a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.
The successful candidate will be required to rotate through all the Outpatients areas, main DCH site, South Walks House and Weymouth Hospital. Recent Outpatient Experience would be an advantage but not order to meet the needs of the service, the working pattern is flexible. In the future this may include weekend and evening working.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staffOur Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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For all our roles, we are looking for staff 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.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Evidence of secondary education to include an understanding of literacy and numeracy
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Skills and abilities
Essential
