Bank Healthcare Assistant

• Band 2
• Flexible working
• Bank contract
• £20,270 - £21,318 Pro Rata Per Annum
• Various wards

Please see below some of our new shift patterns:
Monday – Sunday:

• 9am – 2.30pm
• 4pm – 12am

Monday – Friday

• 9am – 1pm
• 5pm – 9pm

Are you a caring individual looking for a new flexible working life? Do you have the passion and skills to support across our wonderful hospital at short notice? Amazing – our Temporary Staffing Bank needs you!

Our staffing bank is looking to grow its team of incredible Health Care Assistants (HCA’s). Working on our bank allows you the flexibility of a zero hours contract, whilst allowing you to be part of one amazing team. We are looking for HCA’s who can commit to at least 2-3 shifts a month but ideally 3-4 shifts a week – you will have a choice of preference with surgical or medical but will need to be flexible and be able to move if required. We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change.

The role of a Healthcare Assistant is a very privileged role, as a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.

To excel in this role you will

• Have 3 months experience as a Health Care Assistant.
• Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Have an eye for detail and be able to maintain accurate documentation.
• Be flexible and willing to work across a variety of adult wards within DCHFT.

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 staff

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.​

We 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.

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.

Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

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.