Job summary
Our Orthopaedic Unit is made up of two wards
Ridgeway ward is an Elective Orthopaedic Ward with a dedicated admissions area and Day Case Bay. The primary focus is on gold standard care to aide our enhanced recovery with a focus on nurse led discharge. Purbeck ward is a busy Orthopaedic Trauma Ward focusing on rehabilitation with a true multi-professional approach with a dedicated dementia day room and coordinator
.To support patients in regaining and maintaining their independence, to include assistance with personal care, toileting, assistance with diet and fluids, encouraging and assisting with mobility.
To contribute to the cleanliness and tidiness of the patient environment to include medical equipment
Main duties of the job
To undertake delegated clinical care duties for patients who may have undergone orthopaedic , surgical / medical procedures
To support the trained nurses in the delivery of care and assessments of patients this will include the monitoring of vital signs and other basic tests
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Evidence of Secondary Education including English and Maths up to Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Level 3 vocational qualification in health and social care (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience.
- IT literate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
- Working toward competency based work book, or equivalent level 3
Desirable
- An understanding around basic patient care
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Tactful and polite
- Ability to exchange factual information accurately
- Patient and calm
- Kind and compassionate
- Open and approachable
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Motivated
- Positive and flexible approach
- Understands limits of own responsibility
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake role
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
Desirable
Person Specification
Education Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Evidence of Secondary Education including English and Maths up to Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Level 3 vocational qualification in health and social care (or willing to complete) or equivalent relevant experience.
- IT literate
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
- Ability to follow clear instruction and feed back to senior staff.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative.
- Working toward competency based work book, or equivalent level 3
Desirable
- An understanding around basic patient care
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Tactful and polite
- Ability to exchange factual information accurately
- Patient and calm
- Kind and compassionate
- Open and approachable
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Motivated
- Positive and flexible approach
- Understands limits of own responsibility
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake role
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
Desirable
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.
