Complex Leg Ulcer Healthcare Support Worker

Job description

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Complex Leg Ulcer Healthcare Support WorkerThe closing date is 23 March 2026

Are you an established Health Care Assistant looking to expand your knowledge within a clinic and a home visit setting? Join our supportive and experienced Complex Leg Ulcer service!

You will help to actively support the Complex Leg Ulcer Service, assist with implementing care for patients attending the Leg Ulcer clinic, under the supervision of the Registered Complex Leg Ulcer Nurse. You will support setting up and cleaning the clinic room, including equipment before and after each clinic. You will support the treatment and management of patients that have complex leg ulcers both in clinic and within the wider community.

In return we offer a fantastic induction programme and pastoral support. There are excellent learning and development opportunities available to help develop your career within the NHS! This post is a part‐time, weekday role of 15 hours listed below. A car driver is essential for this role due to community cover.

Thursday - Canford Health Clinic - 08:30‐17:00

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

Main duties of the jobWork in partnership with patients, carers and enable patients to make informed choices. Have an awareness and comply with the principles of infection control and prevention within a clinical environment.

Maintain a high standard of individualised patient care and report any changes in their condition or concerns to the Registered nurse in clinic.

Adhere to Trust's Risk Management procedures including incident reporting and complaints procedure. Comply with legal requirements e.g., Data Protection, Caldicott.

Ensure that all equipment provided is maintained and in good order. Report any damaged or non‐functioning equipment to the Registered Nurse and ensure adequate stock levels.

About usAt 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 wider 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.

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.

Job responsibilitiesFor 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.

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 SpecificationEducational Requirements/Qualifications

NVQ 2

Completion of Care Certificate

Completed Tissue Viability Course for HCAs or relevant study days

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Base

Ability to work as part of a nursing team

Experience working within Primary Health Care

Previous experience of wound care

Good interpersonal skills

Enthusiastic and motivated

Flexible and able to prioritise time and resources

Additional Requirements

Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively

Business travel

Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business Level 1

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 nameDorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

AddressCanford Health Clinic and Pelhams Clinic

Neighbourhood centre, Culliford Crescent

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Poole

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English