Outpatients Healthcare Assistant

Job description
HCA Band 3 for Out Patients in Shaftesbury and Sherborne Community Hospitals (based at Westminster Memorial Hospital in Shaftesbury). Part Time, 15hrs a week.

Supporting varied Out Patients clinics at both sites.

To work in Out Patients across two Community Hospitals for Dorset Healthcare, joining the team at Yeatman hospital in Sherborne for support and guidance.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

To support Clinicians in the running of efficient and effective Out Patients clinics at both Shaftesbury and Sherborne Community Hospitals. Close patient contact for taking observations and carrying out routine tasks.

Attending Mandatory training sessions, staff meetings and keeping up to date with Trust Policies and procedures.

Preparing clinic notes and list prep and the facilitating of clinics for different specialities. Undertaking self led tasks at the discretion of the Out Patients sister/Trained clinical staff.

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

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 201+. It’s also why +5% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 8+% 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 further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jane Willmott Job title: OPD Sister Email address: jane.willmott@nhs.net Telephone number: 07350458760