Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated clinical support worker, to join our Elective Orthopaedic Team at The Friarage Hospital Northallerton. The position is for the ring fenced Elective Orthopaedic Unit, where we care for patients who have undergone elective arthroplasty and orthopaedic surgery.
The Orthopaedic Unit also provides day zero arthrolpasy procedures, where there has been many successful hip replacement surgeries and the patient has been discharged home the same day.
Post holders will be appointed at band 2 or band 3 depending upon qualifications.
Band 2 requirements - willingness to undertake all relevant training and qualifications if wishing to develop into a band 3 role.
Band 3 requirements - Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE equivalent (A-C/ 4-9)
Care certificate
Level 3 vocational qualification
or
Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties
and/or
Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;
- Theoretical knowledge
- Experience of a range of care and related procedures
- clinical observations
- knowledge of relevant legislation
There is a clear framework to allow for postholders to develop from a band 2 to band 3 and this includes completion of the qualifications
Main duties of the job
We take great pride in our staff and we believe that investing in 'You' is key in our ability and capacity to deliver high quality service and patient care. We will support you in developing your orthopaedic knowledge and skills through our team of supportive staff and formal education programme. You will work alongside Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Experience is not essential; however applicants must have a genuine interest in the speciality and be committed to delivering high quality patient care.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated people with effective communication skills.
This vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills (Both)
Essential
* Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
* Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
Desirable
* Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
* Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Band 3
Essential
* oNumeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (
* oCare certificate
* oLevel 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation
Experience Band 3
Essential
* oExperience of working in health or social care.
* oExperience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Desirable
* oExperience of working in an NHS care role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills (Both)
Essential
* Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
* Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality
Desirable
* Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies.
* Working knowledge of STHFT policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Band 3
Essential
* oNumeracy and Literacy Level 2 or Maths & English GCSE A-C/4-9 or Maths & English O Level/GCE A-C or Maths & English CSE Grade 1 or NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE (
* oCare certificate
* oLevel 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3. - Theoretical knowledge - Experience of a range of care and related procedures - clinical observations - knowledge of relevant legislation
Experience Band 3
Essential
* oExperience of working in health or social care.
* oExperience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
Desirable
* oExperience of working in an NHS care role.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Friarage Hospital
Bullamore Road
Northallerton
DL6 1JG
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