A vacancy has arisen in the Hip Fracture Ward, B7 at Peterborough City Hospital, part of Trauma and Orthopaedics within the Surgery Division.
This is a busy but rewarding ward which has dual specialty with both Orthopaedic Hip surgeons and Orthogeriatricians. The patients are over 60 years of age with varying degrees of cognitive impairment. Alongside hip fractures we look after any older person with a femoral shaft fracture. There will be occasions where we look after younger patients with hip fractures, under the care of the trauma team.
Applicants who do not meet the full criteria for appointment at Band 3 may be appointed at Band 2 and supported through a structured development programme including completion of required competencies and qualifications with progression to Band 3 subject to evidence of competence and service need.
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of the team you will be working alongside registered nurses to provide fundamental care, personal care, toileting and assist with feeding our patients whilst encouraging them to remain as independent as possible. You will also support with providing enhanced care to those patients who require it.
The role covers day shifts, night shifts and weekend working.
Education
- Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience
- For Band 3 appointments: NVQ / QCF Level 3 in a health‑related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience supported by completion of a competency‑based clinical skills framework
Experience
- Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Experience of caring for patients in an acute setting
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience with cognitively impaired patients
Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone
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.
£25,272 to £27,476 a year pro rata
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