Band 3 HCSW - TOACU | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 pa/pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Poole, BH15 2JB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

We have an opportunity for an experienced Band 3 HCSW to develop their skills with a 12 month secondment starting 13 July 2026 in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Ambulatory Care Unit (TOACU). The unit takes referrals through Orthopaedic on call Registrars from Poole and Bournemouth ED and the Urgent care centre.

This is a part time role (34.5 hours per week). TOACU is open 8am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and the successful candidate would be required to work 2 Saturdays during each 4 week rota.

The role of the HCSW is to demonstrate care, compassion and UHD Values. The post holder will support the trained nurse and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of the highest standard of patient centred care. 

This role is a Band 3 and a recognised Care Certificate is required.

Interview date: 21st August 2026

For UHD employees, this will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying

PLEASE NOTE

• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

• TOACU is relocating to Royal Bournemouth Hospital during Spring 2027 – for further details see below.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

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.

There is a planned move for this service during spring 2027, when this role and base of work will relocate to Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the post holders home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

This advert closes on Friday 14 Aug 2026

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