Hospitals are seeking new recruits to help deliver crucial healthcare services.

West Dorset hospitals are holding special recruitment days to attract qualified health workers to take up various roles in the area.

Job seekers will be able to attend Bridport Hospital on Wednesday, June 21, and Westhaven Hospital in Weymouth on Wednesday, June 28, to meet staff and learn about the positions which are available.

Dorset HealthCare is on the lookout for registered general and mental health nurses, as well as occupational therapists, physiotherapists and health care assistants, to help provide local NHS services which many residents rely upon, both in hospitals and out in the community.

Experienced and newly qualified health workers will be able to drop in during either of the two days from 10am to 4pm.

There will be a chance to talk to staff about their work, see a list of current vacancies and pick up information leaflets and application forms.

Job seekers will also be able to find out about the Trust Bank, which offers various temporary or part-time employment opportunities.

Ellen Holmes, Senior Sister on the Ryeberry and Langdon wards at Bridport Hospital, said: “Bridport Hospital is a great place to work, with lots of opportunities for personal and career development. 

“I have been here two-and-a-half years and have responsibility for the two elderly care wards. I love my job.”

She added: “I am passionate about the quality of care we can offer to our local communities, and hope we can recruit some lovely staff to come and join 
us.”

Helen Persey, Locality Manager for Weymouth and Portland, said: “This is a very exciting time to join Dorset HealthCare, as we have great opportunities to provide even better patient care in the community. Come and join us at one of our open days to find out more.”

Another recruitment day is to be held at Swanage Hospital on Tuesday, July 4, to help highlight available healthcare positions in the Purbeck area.

Bridport Hospital is on Hospital Lane, and Westhaven Hospital on Radipole Lane, Weymouth – job seekers can head to their reception areas on the day. 

More information about working for Dorset HealthCare is available at www.joindhc.co.uk