University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of acute and specialized healthcare services across Dorset. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to improve health outcomes and enhance the well-being of their community. Their purpose is to deliver comprehensive, effective medical services while continuously advancing healthcare standards and patient experiences through innovation and excellence.

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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

We are the Royal Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole hospitals. And together, we are #TeamUHD

You must be an experienced Health Care Assistant with a passion for palliative care, excellent interpersonal skills, NHS experience, and flexible availability. Care certificate and tests required.

You will join the nursing team, providing compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring high-quality support, and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills while working flexible hours.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team at the Macmillan Unit. The inpatient ward at the Macmillan Unit provides palliative and End of Life Care to patients with life limiting disease. The successful candidate would need to be compassionate and demonstrate a keen interest in Palliative care. They would also demonstrate the ability to provide a high standard of quality care to our patients. The candidate needs to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work flexible hours. Previous NHS experience of working in a care environment is essential. New starters to the trust will have to undertake a numeracy and literacy test. This post is being advertised as a Band 3, however applicants that do not meet the required care certificate competencies will initially be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3 Base Location: Christchurch Hospital Interview Date: TBC To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. 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 team mates and colleagues For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Allannah Sinclair Job title: Ward Sister Email address: allannah.sinclair@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 5116

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team at the Macmillan Unit.The inpatient ward at the Macmillan Unit provides palliative and End of Life Care to patients with life limiting disease. The successful candidate would need to be compassionate and demonstrate a keen interest in Palliative care. They would also demonstrate the ability to provide a high standard of quality care to our patients. The candidate needs to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work flexible hours. Previous NHS experience of working in a care environment is essential.New starters to the trust will have to undertake a numeracy and literacy test.This post is being advertised as a Band 3, however applicants that do not meet the required care certificate competencies will initially be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3Base Location: Christchurch HospitalInterview Date: TBCTo understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.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 team mates and colleaguesFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Allannah Sinclair Job title: Ward Sister Email address: allannah.sinclair@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 5116

Healthcare Support Worker - Palliative Care / Macmillan Unit - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team at the Macmillan Unit.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The inpatient ward at the Macmillan Unit provides palliative and End of Life Care to patients with life limiting disease. The successful candidate would need to be compassionate and demonstrate a keen interest in Palliative care. They would also demonstrate the ability to provide a high standard of quality care to our patients. The candidate needs to have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work flexible hours. Previous NHS experience of working in a care environment is essential.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;New starters to the trust will have to undertake a numeracy and literacy test.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This post is being advertised as a Band 3, however applicants that do not meet the required care certificate competencies will initially be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Base Location: Christchurch Hospital &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interview Date: TBC&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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 team mates and colleagues&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Allannah Sinclair Job title: Ward Sister Email address: allannah.sinclair@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 5116

Healthcare Support Worker - Palliative Care / Macmillan Unit

You must manage your workload independently, be self-motivated and flexible, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be physically capable of patient transfers and equipment handling.

You will transfer patients, deliver blood products, respond to security alerts, manage gas cylinders, handle waste, transport equipment, pack patient belongings, and monitor stock levels.

Facilities Management

We are looking to recruit a new member to the Acute Medical Admissions Unit at University Dorset Hospitals Foundation Trust within the Poole Hospital Site, to assist in all aspects of the Porter/Ward Orderly role, working as part of a rota which will include days/evenings. The successful applicant should be able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision. Self-motivated individuals who can integrate quickly with a highly successful team are key factors of the post. Excellent team skills and flexibility are essential combined with strong interpersonal skills. You will need to be physically able to cope with the demands of this role including the high level of patients transfers in addition to the delivery and collection of equipment used by medical and non medical staff each day and being part of a security response. Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months. Base Location: Bournemouth Interview Date: TBC This is a busy role, which will involve a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following: * Patients transfers * Delivery/Collection of all blood products and specimens * Responding to Security alerts within the Unit * Transportation and exchange of gas cylinders * Waste collection, disposal and recycling duties * Transportation of Medical & Non-Medical equipment * Packing up patient property and preparing bad spaces to facilitate timely flow through the department * Rotate, organise and monitor stock levels To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bournemouth AMU Sisters Job title: AMU Clinical Leaders

We are looking to recruit a new member to the Acute Medical Admissions Unit at University Dorset Hospitals Foundation Trust within the Poole Hospital Site, to assist in all aspects of the Porter/Ward Orderly role, working as part of a rota which will include days/evenings.The successful applicant should be able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision. Self-motivated individuals who can integrate quickly with a highly successful team are key factors of the post. Excellent team skills and flexibility are essential combined with strong interpersonal skills. You will need to be physically able to cope with the demands of this role including the high level of patients transfers in addition to the delivery and collection of equipment used by medical and non medical staff each day and being part of a security response.Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.Base Location: BournemouthInterview Date: TBCThis is a busy role, which will involve a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following: * Patients transfers * Delivery/Collection of all blood products and specimens * Responding to Security alerts within the Unit * Transportation and exchange of gas cylinders * Waste collection, disposal and recycling duties * Transportation of Medical & Non-Medical equipment * Packing up patient property and preparing bad spaces to facilitate timely flow through the department * Rotate, organise and monitor stock levels      To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bournemouth AMU Sisters Job title: AMU Clinical Leaders

AMU Ward Orderly/Porter - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to recruit a new member to the Acute Medical Admissions Unit at University Dorset Hospitals Foundation Trust within the Poole Hospital Site, to assist in all aspects of the Porter/Ward Orderly role, working as part of a rota which will include days/evenings.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful applicant should be able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision. Self-motivated individuals who can integrate quickly with a highly successful team are key factors of the post. Excellent team skills and flexibility are essential combined with strong interpersonal skills. You will need to be physically able to cope with the demands of this role including the high level of patients transfers in addition to the delivery and collection of equipment used by medical and non medical staff each day and being part of a security response.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please note if you previously applied and were not successful we will not be able to reconsider your application within 3 months.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Base Location: Bournemouth&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Interview Date: TBC&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This is a busy role, which will involve a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Patients transfers &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Delivery/Collection of all blood products and specimens &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Responding to Security alerts within the Unit &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Transportation and exchange of gas cylinders &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Waste collection, disposal and recycling duties&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Transportation of Medical &amp;amp; Non-Medical equipment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Packing up patient property and preparing bad spaces to facilitate timely flow through the department&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Rotate, organise and monitor stock levels&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bournemouth AMU Sisters Job title: AMU Clinical Leaders

AMU Ward Orderly/Porter

You should possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in administrative support, ideally within a healthcare setting. Proficiency in relevant software is essential.

You will manage administrative tasks, schedule appointments, handle patient inquiries, and support the vascular team in ensuring efficient clinic operations.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Vascular Support Secretary - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Vascular Support Secretary

You must have experience in managing acute and chronic dermatology, skin cancer, and surgery. Support for PD, clinical supervision, and research participation is included.

You will provide patient care, conduct outpatient clinics and minor surgeries, manage dermatological diseases, support research, and engage in professional development and clinical meetings.

This Clinical Fellow post offers the opportunity to develop clinical and research skills in Dermatology and would be ideal for anyone wishing to pursue higher specialist training in this area. The post is full time and is based in the Department of Dermatology at Poole Hospital. The role will involve providing clinical care for dermatology patients and a clinical research component for 2 days per week. The post holder will carry out Dermatology outpatient clinics and minor skin surgery lists under senior supervision. There will be the opportunity to gain experience in the management of acute and chronic dermatological disease as well as skin cancer, and to develop your skin surgery skills. The research component of the post will comprise working alongside the Dermatology research team to support the running of clinical trials and other research studies in the department. There is no on call commitment. Time will be allocated for Continual Professional Development in Dermatology with attendance and participation in regional and national clinical meetings encouraged. The department is a busy and friendly place led by 5 consultants and a team of nurse specialists, speciality grade doctors and an SpR. There is a strong clinical training environment in the department and you will receive support with your learning in Dermatology, clinical supervision and mentorship. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Poole is an ideal place to live if you enjoy the outdoors with some of the UK’s best beaches just a few miles away, and the beautiful Purbecks and Jurassic coast only a short bike ride or drive away. Poole Harbour is a superb place to learn and enjoy water sports such as sailing, windsurfing and paddle boarding. The hospital Mess organises weekly social and water sports events. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicki Walsh Job title: Deputy General Manager Email address: Nicki.Walsh@uhd.nhs.uk

This Clinical Fellow post offers the opportunity to develop clinical and research skills in Dermatology and would be ideal for anyone wishing to pursue higher specialist training in this area.The post is full time and is based in the Department of Dermatology at Poole Hospital. The role will involve providing clinical care for dermatology patients and a clinical research component for 2 days per week.The post holder will carry out Dermatology outpatient clinics and minor skin surgery lists under senior supervision. There will be the opportunity to gain experience in the management of acute and chronic dermatological disease as well as skin cancer, and to develop your skin surgery skills. The research component of the post will comprise working alongside the Dermatology research team to support the running of clinical trials and other research studies in the department. There is no on call commitment. Time will be allocated for Continual Professional Development in Dermatology with attendance and participation in regional and national clinical meetings encouraged. The department is a busy and friendly place led by 5 consultants and a team of nurse specialists, speciality grade doctors and an SpR. There is a strong clinical training environment in the department and you will receive support with your learning in Dermatology, clinical supervision and mentorship.We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Poole is an ideal place to live if you enjoy the outdoors with some of the UK’s best beaches just a few miles away, and the beautiful Purbecks and Jurassic coast only a short bike ride or drive away. Poole Harbour is a superb place to learn and enjoy water sports such as sailing, windsurfing and paddle boarding. The hospital Mess organises weekly social and water sports events.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicki Walsh Job title: Deputy General Manager Email address: Nicki.Walsh@uhd.nhs.uk

Dermatology Clinical Fellow - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

This Clinical Fellow post offers the opportunity to develop clinical and research skills in Dermatology and would be ideal for anyone wishing to pursue higher specialist training in this area.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post is full time and is based in the Department of Dermatology at Poole Hospital. The role will involve providing clinical care for dermatology patients and a clinical research component for 2 days per week.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will carry out Dermatology outpatient clinics and minor skin surgery lists under senior supervision. There will be the opportunity to gain experience in the management of acute and chronic dermatological disease as well as skin cancer, and to develop your skin surgery skills. The research component of the post will comprise working alongside the Dermatology research team to support the running of clinical trials and other research studies in the department. There is no on call commitment. Time will be allocated for Continual Professional Development in Dermatology with attendance and participation in regional and national clinical meetings encouraged. The department is a busy and friendly place led by 5 consultants and a team of nurse specialists, speciality grade doctors and an SpR. There is a strong clinical training environment in the department and you will receive support with your learning in Dermatology, clinical supervision and mentorship.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Poole is an ideal place to live if you enjoy the outdoors with some of the UK’s best beaches just a few miles away, and the beautiful Purbecks and Jurassic coast only a short bike ride or drive away. Poole Harbour is a superb place to learn and enjoy water sports such as sailing, windsurfing and paddle boarding. The hospital Mess organises weekly social and water sports events.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicki Walsh Job title: Deputy General Manager Email address: Nicki.Walsh@uhd.nhs.uk

Dermatology Clinical Fellow

You must have 3+ years in anaesthesia, a commitment to career development, critical care and theatre experience, flexible hours, and the ability to work under Consultant supervision.

You will cover the Critical Unit during office hours, provide out-of-hours support under Consultant supervision, and deliver daytime anaesthesia for surgical and interventional specialties.

We have a vacancy for Trust grade doctors in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years’ experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide critical care cover and anaesthetic theatre work both in and out of normal working hours, with onsite and distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist. As a department we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care. We have the opportunity for an enviable work life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside. To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit in office hours; as well as shifts of cover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist out of hours. Additionally he/she/them will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants. To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. 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 team mates and colleagues. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ian Mowat Job title: Consultant Email address: ian.mowat@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 4194

We have a vacancy for Trust grade doctors in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years’ experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide critical care cover and anaesthetic theatre work both in and out of normal working hours, with onsite and distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist.As a department we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care.We have the opportunity for an enviable work life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside.To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit in office hours; as well as shifts of cover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist out of hours. Additionally he/she/them will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants.To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.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 team mates and colleagues.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ian Mowat Job title: Consultant Email address: ian.mowat@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 4194

Clinical Fellow (ST3-5) in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care - University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

We have a vacancy for Trust grade doctors in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years’ experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide critical care cover and anaesthetic theatre work both in and out of normal working hours, with onsite and distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a department we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We have the opportunity for an enviable work life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit in office hours; as well as shifts of cover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist out of hours. Additionally he/she/them will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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 team mates and colleagues.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ian Mowat Job title: Consultant Email address: ian.mowat@uhd.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0300 019 4194

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