Bank Healthcare Support Worker | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorset, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	24 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting Bank Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) to support patients across our hospital sites in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are seeking individuals with a passion for supporting patients with various needs, and who have a willingness to develop enhanced care skills.

Bank roles offer:

• Flexible shifts across UHD sites

• Weekly pay

• NHS Pension

• Opportunity to apply for permanent roles

Please read the details of this advert carefully and follow the instructions provided.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

To be considered to join our bank as an HCSW, as a minimum youmust:

• Have atleast 6 months’ experience as an HCSW in a UK acute hospital,OR1 years’ experience in a UK nursing or care home setting(within the last 24 months), AND

• Hold acompleted NHS-recognised Care Certificate(competency-based, with workbook evidence), AND

• Have agood standard of numeracy and literacy.

NB: Agency MHSWs who are already working shifts at UHD are also welcome to apply. Please make it clear on your application if you fall into one of this category.

A full list of the criteria used to shortlist for this role is included on the advert. Please ensure you outline on your application how you meet these requirements.

Interview Dates: 16th October and 21st October

Location: Yeomans House, Yeomans Way, Bournemouth, BH8 0BJ

MANDATORY EVIDENCE SUBMISSION

At the point of application, youmustemail copies of the following to uhd.bank.recruitment@nhs.net:

• Care Certificate (fully completed and NHS-recognised)

• NB: Agency MHSWs will be reviewed against our database to confirm recent shift activity.

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.

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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Successful candidates must be available to attend:

• Amandatory induction programme of two full consecutive weeks (Monday to Friday).These usually start on the first and third week of each month.Additional days of induction and enhanced care training (exact dates to be confirmed).

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Interview Dates: 16th October and 21st October

Location: Yeomans House, Yeomans Way, Bournemouth, BH8 0BJ

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026

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