Night Senior Care Assistant
NHS Jobs - Poole
from £13.46 an hour
PermanentFull time
Package Description: Fancy getting a feel for the job before you apply? Come along to our Dorset Careers Open Day and find out what a career in care could really look like. Meet the team, ask any questions you have, and interview with us on the day for this role. 10th September | 10am 2pm at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. You can book your place here to reserve your interview time: Book your place on Eventbrite or just turn up on the day. Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Chalgrove Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. What we offer: £13.46 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme On-demand pay Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3) Night 36 hour night contract, including alternate weekends A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities Your role: Night senior care Assistant Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence Administer medication safely and accurately Contribute to and review care plans Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day. Chalgrove care and nursing home, 5-7 Westminster Rd E, Westbourne, Poole BH13 6JFNursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | Agincare If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, apply today! About us For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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Senior Care and Support Assistant
Care South - Ferndown, South West
£13.80 to £13.80 an hour
PermanentFull time
About The Role Join Our Caring Community at Fairlawn! Role: Senior Care & Support Assistant Location: Fairlawn Care Home, St Mary's Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB Pay: £13.80 per hour Hours: Full-time, to include alternate weekend working Shift Pattern: 07:45 - 20:00 Are you a dedicated individual who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, and lead by example to support and motivate our care teams? You should hold a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards a fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care upon successful completion of your probation. You should also hold a Safe Handling of Medicines Certificate or be willing to obtain this through our fully funded training. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we’d love to hear from you. What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience in a care setting, including care planning and medication administration. • Strong communication skills and leadership potential. • A genuine passion for supporting others and promoting independence. Key Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Care Assistants • Deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs and preferences. • Promote independence and dignity in all aspects of care. • Act as a point of escalation for concerns or incidents. • Foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Make a Real Difference Every Day Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork. Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents. No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies, and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships. Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do! Why You’ll Love Working with Us You'll receive a comprehensive induction including: • Ongoing training and development. • Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues. • Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference. • Encouraging residents to stay independent and active. • Assisting with personal care and mobility needs. • Building genuine friendships with residents. • Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home. Your Rewards and Benefits At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards. As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: - • Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card. • Paid induction and training. • Employee referral bonus scheme. • Free DBS check. • Contributory pension scheme. • Life insurance. • NMC pin fees paid by us. • Staff association. • Local staff reward programme • Onsite learning and development team. • Career progression. • Competitive pay rates. • Flexible working hours. • Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes. What You Need to Know • You must be 18 years or older. • We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship. Ready to Join Us? If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special. About The Company PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk. As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us. For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448
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Senior Clinical Shoulder Fellow in Orthopaedics
NHS Jobs - Poole
from £76,582 a year
ContractFull time
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Senior Clinical Hand and Wrist Fellow in Orthopaedics
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth
£76,582 Per Annum
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. University Hospitals Dorset is looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow in Hand and Wrist Surgery. The 12 month fellowship is supervised by Miss Joanna Higgins and Jeremy Southgate. We are principally recruiting for fellows to commence inSeptember 2026 but will consider applicants for future opportunities if deemed suitable at the point of interview. The post holder will be employed in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Directorate, working between Bournemouth Hospital (elective), Wimborne Hospital (elective) and Poole Hospital (trauma). All aspects of elective and traumatic conditions affecting the hand and wrist are covered between the two sites. These include wrist fracture fixation, scaphoid surgery to include non-unions, soft tissue hand trauma, arthroplasty of the small joints of the hand, thumb base and wrist, arthroscopic wrist surgery and nerve decompression. The full range of hand and wrist surgery is covered, with potential to spend time in The Pulvertaft Hand Unit in Derby (up to two weeks every six months) to cover congenital hand, flap reconstruction and flexor tendon surgery. The aim of this fellowship is to offer particular emphasis on the training and quality improvement in hand and wrist surgery, both elective and trauma. There will be weekend working expected in this role. 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 anticipated during Winter 2026 when thisrole and base of work will relocate to Poole Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s 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. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Senior Clinical Hand and Wrist Fellow in Orthopaedics
NHS Jobs - Bournemouth
from £76,582 a year
ContractFull time
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth
£25,760 - £27,476 pa
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service Duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which maybe of a complex nature. Although no formal qualifications are required for this post, it will be important to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in laboratory support work is also essential University Hospitals Dorset Cellular Pathology department has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS. The Cellular Pathology team is made up of different grades of Scientist, including Medical laboratory staff, associate practitioners and biomedical scientists the aim being putting the patient first and delivering a high-quality service The role is fulltime, and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Interview: Thursday, 8th October 2026 Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Additional contact information Naomi Gordon - Senior Biomedical Scientist naomi.gordon7@nhs.net 0300 019 2817 The main duties of this role will be to support BMS staff in providing analysis of specimens received using complex diagnostic procedures across Cellular Pathology. Other duties include microtomy and assisting the Specialist Biomedical Scientist and consultants at dissection. 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. Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or 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 Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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PA to the Head of Childrens Services and Senior CAMHS Managers
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust - Poole
£28,392 - £31,157 p.a.
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust. 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Are you a highly organised, proactive, and creative administrative professional looking for your next rewarding challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are delighted to offer an exciting 12-month maternity cover opportunity within our growing CAMHS service at Dorset Healthcare. This is a pivotal role supporting the Head of Children’s Services and the Senior CAMHS Management Team, placing you at the heart of a dynamic and evolving service dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people. As a Personal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive, high-level support to senior leaders, helping to manage competing priorities, coordinate key activities, and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This is a role where your organisational skills, initiative, and attention to detail will truly make a difference. You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working in an environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. Based at Trust Headquarters, this role also offers flexibility for home working where appropriate, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance. The PA post is a full time role. We would welcome part time applicants with a minimum of 30 hours. Join us and play a key role in supporting services that change lives. The post holder will provide a comprehensive, high-quality and confidential Personal Assistant service to the Head of Children’s Services and the Senior CAMHS Management Team, supporting the effective running of a busy and dynamic service. Key responsibilities include managing complex diaries, coordinating meetings, and ensuring the effective prioritisation of senior managers’ time in a fast-paced environment. The role acts as a key point of contact, handling communications, responding to correspondence and liaising with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will prepare agendas, reports and presentations, and take accurate minutes, ensuring actions are tracked and delivered within agreed timescales. They will support the organisation of meetings and events, maintain electronic filing systems, and ensure all information is managed in line with governance requirements. Additional duties include supporting workforce processes such as leave and roster management, assisting with financial administration including invoices and ordering, and maintaining effective working relationships across services. The role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion and professionalism, with the ability to work flexibly and use initiative to manage competing priorities. 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. For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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16568 - Senior Probation Officer Returner Scheme - South West
Ministry of Justice - South West
from £44,100 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Senior Probation Officer Returner Scheme This is a rolling campaign; applicants cannot reapply within a six-month period. This scheme is open to former, qualified senior probation officers who have left the Civil Service within the last five years. If you are a former qualified senior probation officer who has left the Civil Service less than 5 years ago, and have completed your probationary period and training, we would like you to consider returning to the Probation Service and joining your former colleagues, to keep the public safe and rehabilitate people on probation. Should you meet the eligibility criteria, and your application is accepted by the Probation Service, we can offer you a fast-track return to the service with no requirement to undertake a lengthy application form, interview and repeat any entry level training or assessment process. When considering applications, we take into account a range of relevant factors such as business need, location availability and any previous employment history. We will contact you to discuss your potential work base location, subject to passing pre-employment checks. Please note: Former civil servants do not have the right to return. It is at the discretion of the Probation Service whether to reinstate former civil servants. This Returners Scheme utilises Exception 5 of the Recruitment Principles, which provides a mechanism for former civil servants to return, without necessarily going through fair and open competition again. Further information can be found here: Home - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk) If you have left the service more than 5 years ago, please visit Current vacancies – Prison and Probation Jobs for all our current vacancies. If you are not yet ready to re-join at this time, you can still be part of our Probation Alumni Network to be kept up date on the latest developments for probation returners. Click here to register to the Probation Alumni Network. NB: The Probation Alumni Network is for Probation and Senior Probation Officer roles. Eligibility: Civil Service Exception 5 terms are as follows: Former civil servants who were previously appointed on merit on the basis of fair and open competition may be re-appointed (to a permanent or fixed-term appointment) within a maximum of five years of leaving the Civil Service. Civil Servants can return to a role that is the same grade as when they left, or lower. Civil servants cannot return on promotion under Exception 5. Civil Servants can return within 5 years of leaving their last post. This offer is open to all former qualified senior probation officers subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and who have left the Civil Service: Through resignation or retirement in the last 5 years and who, before leaving, had successfully completed their probationary period. Options for working arrangements and contract: During the application process, you'll need to choose a probation region. If your application meets the eligibility criteria, we'll subsequently get in touch with you to talk about your designated work base. Please only indicate preferences where you are prepared to work. We will therefore endeavour to offer you a vacancy within a 60-minute commute of your home location. The following options are available: Full or part-time either permanent or temporary contract –temporary contracts are available for three, six or nine months. Flexible contractual terms. For temporary contract appointments: We are offering temporary contracts on a three, six- or nine-month basis with the opportunity to extend the contract up to a maximum of two years, should you wish to do so and if there is a continuing requirement for your services. As a temporary member of staff, you will receive the full range of Civil Service benefits other than permanent tenure. You will be automatically enrolled for pension although you may opt out. You will be entitled to 25 days' leave per annum, pro rata. Pre-employment checks: You will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Occupational Health Review, and security vetting which all successful candidates are required to pass. The level of security checks required is Enhanced Level 2, including DBS Enhanced. Once in your role, you will require access to the multi-agency ViSOR database, and you will therefore be required to undertake Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 2. This is routine and will apply to anyone who has been absent from the service for more than 28 days. Training: At the point of return, an individualised training needs analysis will be completed to identify training that has been completed and to schedule any relevant training that is required. Full time salary: £44,100 + London allowance of £4,250 for London, Staines, and Watford base location where applicable. Higher starting salaries (in line with current policy) can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Benefits To find out more about the fantastic benefits HMPPS has to offer please click here: Why work for HM Prison and Probation Service? – Prison and Probation Jobs
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Senior Clerical Officer | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Poole
£25,760 - £27,476 pa
PermanentFull time
The Department of Nuclear Medicine provides awide rangingdiagnostic and therapeutic service using radioactive materials. This busy department is equipped with modern gamma cameras, including SPECT/CT facilities and deals with patients of all ages and clinical conditions. The post covers a variety of dutiespredominantly receptionwork and the complex bookings of nuclear medicine investigations. The role therefore involves the use of computerised record systems as well as significant patient contact. The post will help ensure the smooth running of this specialised department and provide significant benefit to patients. Though sometimes demanding you should find the work fulfilling and it would best suit a motivated, proactive individual. Normal hours will be 7.5 hours per day, five days per week Monday to Friday, starting at 8am. However, flexible working or evenpart timehours may be considered. The normal place of work will be Poole Hospital. Interview: 6th October To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. 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 is not going to be moved and will remain at poole Hospital. 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. 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 Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Senior Therapy Assistant | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Poole
£25,760 - £27,476 Per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic and friendly Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy team, working on the inpatient Trauma wards at Poole Hospital UHD. As a team we are passionate in ensuring that any adults presenting to our hospital receive the highest quality care from clinicians with a holistic and rehabilitative approach. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with some background knowledge of Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy within a health or social care setting. The successful candidate will need to possess: · Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/ facilitation/ support role · A GCSE (or equivalent) pass mark in English · Good written and verbal communication skills · Ability to work independently within a supportive environment · Flexibility and to be able to work as part of a team · Excellent personal organisational skills including time management The department offers excellent support, clinical supervision and a collaborative working environment. This post involves weekend working, and there will be an expectation that the successful candidate moves to the Bournemouth site with the service. Base Site: Poole Hospital, with an expected move to Royal Bournemouth Hospital 2027. Interview Date: 2nd October To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Please note this post includes 7dayworking. The post holder will be expected toparticipatein regular weekend working. You will work alongside qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver combined therapy treatment programmes, undertake essential non-clinical roles to support the smooth running of the inpatient Trauma Therapy service and support service users who have sustained traumatic injuries out of hospital. If you are successful, you will be supported to achieve the competencies for the role through induction, ‘on the job training’ and teaching sessions. 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 Poole site to Bournemouth site in 2027. 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, Diverse Ethnicity Network, 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. 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 Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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