Job summary
To contribute to the teams role in providing clinical rehabilitation and intermediate care to community patients under the direction of qualified practitioners.

To assist in the provision of administrative support to the department / team.

Implement planned Intermediate Care/Rehab for individuals in their own home, Community Hospital ward and other community settings maintaining a high standard of evidence based practice to meet identified needs.

Actively participate in learning opportunities to maintain knowledge and inform practice. Record own learning and personal development. Identify and articulate areas for self-improvement, including through self-reflection, evaluation of practice, and actively seeks feedback.

Communicates through a variety of methods, including the use of interpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills. Exchanges information with service user and families using active listening, compassion, empathy, and coproduction techniques with the service user.

Hours of work are between 08.00 and 20.00 in shift pattern to cover 7 days a week. The post holder will be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Main duties of the job
Manage own workload and time within scope of role

Specific tasks may include:

• Pressure area/Skin care
• Assistance with medication
• Care of minor wounds
• Assistance with dietary/fluid needs
• Emotional support
• Bowel Care
• Personal Care tasks; toileting, dressing, hygiene
• Meal Preparation
• End of life care
• Provision of collar/brace care
• Prescription and fitting of equipment
• Following delegated treatment/goals
• Contribution to reviews and creation of care plans/goals
• Falls management
• Basic assessment of non-complex presentations that have been triaged by a qualified clinician, such as; Falls, mobility, transfers, washing and dressing
• Following assessment, formulate and implement a patient centred treatment plan under indirect supervision

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

About us
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 almost800,000 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 create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

Details
Date posted: 29 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
p.a., pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 152-C182.26A
Job locations: St Leonards Hospital, Ringwood Road, Hants, BH24 2RR, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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 candidates 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 contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential

• Primary or Social NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent award in an appropriate field
• Demonstrable competence in skills for role

EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Experience in a care based workplace
• Experience in care of the older person
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for providing high standards of patient care

Desirable

• Working within the NHS

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients/clients despite barriers to understanding that enables them to participate in their therapy
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload
• Basic computer skills for example entering numbers in a spreadsheet or using email

TRANSPORT
Essential

• Full valid UK Driving Licence
• Car owner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Leonards Hospital, Ringwood Road, Hants, BH24 2RR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: EDICRT Team Lead, VERNA GOODEY, v.goodey@nhs.net, 01202584209

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.