Band 3 HCSW – Same Day Emergency Care (Older Adults)

Transformationunitgm; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Poole is seeking a dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker for a full-time position. The role involves direct caregiving and supporting patients in an SDEC clinic. Candidates must demonstrate good communication skills, IT literacy, and experience working with the elderly. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to the transformation of health services. The Trust promotes a diverse workforce and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Qualifications

• Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
• Ability to adapt and learn in a health care environment.
• Experience in working with Elderly People.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through direct caregiving.
• Convey patients to diagnostics throughout the hospital.
• Assist in managing and discharging patients without lengthy admissions.

Skills

Ability to communicate with all levels of staff

IT literate

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff

Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education

Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3

Job description

A leading NHS Trust in Poole is seeking a dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker for a full-time position. The role involves direct caregiving and supporting patients in an SDEC clinic. Candidates must demonstrate good communication skills, IT literacy, and experience working with the elderly. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment while contributing to the transformation of health services. The Trust promotes a diverse workforce and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.