Healthcare Support Worker

Job Summary

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.

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.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Person Specification

• Essential: NVQ Level 3, Competent in IT skills, Previous ED/MIU/UTC experience, Evidence of continuous professional development
• Desirable: Demonstrable knowledge of Minor injuries, Experience in using System 1
• Job Specific Essential: Evidence of Minor injury skills, e.g plastering, wound care
• Job Specific Desirable: Evidence of recording patient data alongside national standard e.g. NEWS
• Information Technology Essential: Extensive use of IT and clinical systems
• Information Technology Desirable: Ability to learn new IT skills
• Role Flexibility Essential: Evidence of supporting MDT and healthcare systems

Additional Information

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Date posted: 30 April 2026 | Reference number: 152-C017.26

Employer Details

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Address: Weymouth UTC/ Bridport MIU, Melcombe Avenue, Weymouth/ Bridport, DT4 7TB

Employer's website: https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us