Job summary
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.
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.
Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.
Main duties of the job
To undertake delegated clinical care duties for patients who may have undergone orthopaedic 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 work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving 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.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
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 communicate with all levels of staff
- Ability to exchange factual information accurately
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
- 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
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 communicate with all levels of staff
- Ability to exchange factual information accurately
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
- 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
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.
