Healthcare Support Worker - Women's Health; A23- jigsaw unit

Healthcare Support Worker - Women's Health (A23- jigsaw unit)

The closing date is 26 July 2026

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly Outpatient Gynaecology Team at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).

A23 Jigsaw provides a range of specialist women’s health services including Colposcopy, Post-Menopausal Bleeding, Menorrhagia, Vulval, Gynaecology Oncology and Urogynaecology clinics. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The successful candidate will support the clinical team in providing safe and effective care for women attending outpatient appointments and procedures. We are looking for someone who is caring, organised, adaptable and able to work effectively in a busy clinical environment. Previous healthcare experience is desirable and an interest in women’s health is essential.

The post is primarily based at A23 Jigsaw Gynaecology, Bournemouth Hospital, with occasional cross-site working as required. As part of UHD’s transformation programme, the service is expected to relocate to the B5 Harbour side Gynaecology Unit at Poole Hospital during 2027/2028.

22 hours per week:

• Early: 08:30-13:30
• Late: 13:00-17:30

Informal visits are welcomed and encouraged.

Interview Date: 30th July 2026.

The successful candidate will support the clinical team in providing safe and effective care for women attending outpatient appointments and procedures. They will be caring, organised, adaptable and work effectively in a busy clinical environment.

• Provide support for outpatient appointments and procedures in women’s health services.
• Assist with preparation and cleaning of equipment, including electrosurgical/diathermy equipment.
• Support patients and staff during procedures, providing assistance and reassuring patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding compliance.
• Assist in the management and ordering of supplies and stock.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. Some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term.

• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within an agreed timeframe
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent healthcare qualification) or relevant healthcare experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge
• Previous women’s health experience

• Compassionate, caring and professional approach
• Reliable and flexible with a positive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates an interest in women’s health
• Understanding of patient confidentiality, safeguarding and dignity in care
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good communication skills with the ability to support patients who may be anxious or distressed
• Understanding of infection prevention and control principles
• Experience assisting with minor procedures or examinations
• Knowledge of gynaecology outpatient services
• Experience using electrosurgical/diathermy equipment

• Experience working within a health care assistant role
• Experience working within a gynaecology, women’s health, sexual health, fertility or outpatient setting
• Experience of working within a hospital setting

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust