About this role
Job summary
The Pre-operative Assessment Unit is currently looking to recruit a proactive and patient-centred Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our team.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across site (Bournemouth Hospital & Poole Hospital). However the main site for the successful candidate will be Poole Hospital once the transformation is complete.
Base Location: UHD - Bournemouth & Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 4th June 2026
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
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
This service has a planned move from Bournemouth site to Poolesite in 2026
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
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
Relevant experience in a healthcare role
Desirable
Experience working with the public
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of literacy and numeracy Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3
Desirable
GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent at grade C or above
Technical Skills and Competencies Essential
IT and PC competency Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven listening and communication skills Flexibility/adaptability to be able to work shifts to cover service needs Excellent time management and prioritisation skills Able to use initiative Perform ECG Perform physiological observations
Desirable
Venepuncture
Knowledge Desirable
Understanding of the role of pre-operative assessment in relation to patient care Understanding of infection control measures
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Works within and promotes the trust values. Behaves in a professional manner at all times by setting and maintaining a high personal and professional standard that enables effective working relationships with others Cross-site working Standard keyboard skills Ability to work with bodily fluids
Personal Attributes Essential
Self-motivation and reliability Ability to respond positively to change Flexibile in attitude and behaviour to support team working and delivery of objectives Work/Life balance
Language Requirement Essential
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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 University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Dorset
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)