Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistant to work in our busy MIU and UTC.

You will be working day to day with a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, caring for patients with a range of minor injuries or ailments who are booked in via 111 and other health care professionals or self present to the Unit. Under supervision of the practitioners you will be required to manage your own clinical workload and activities delegated to you. You must be computer literate.  Experience of System 1 would be an advantage but full training will be given. The post is interesting and varied in our urgent care service  and would suit a person already working in a healthcare environment.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

To support the Registered Clinical Staff in providing high quality individualised care to a clearly defined group of patients/clients, relatives and carers who attend the Urgent Treatment Centre and MIU. 

To manage own workload along a ledger system delivering care in line with the requirements of the job description. Including wound  management, care of burns, patient observations, assist with clinical investigations, minor injury care- pop application, splints and slings.  

To be dynamic and flexible in responding to the needs of the service, resource management.

To deliver high quality, best practice, evidence based care to patients of all ages. 

Show a commitment to personal and professional development at all times. 

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.