Job overview

We are looking for experienced Healthcare support workers for our new Frailty Unit. We are a small unit with a rapid turn around of patients over 75 years of age.

We admit from Emergency department and from our frailty Same Day emergency care colleagues.  We have a variety of patients who require rehabilitation, and assessment of care needs.

We have a strong safety ethic, wanting to empower patients to do as much for themselves as they  can, but support when needed. Assessing for risk of falls, pressure damage, and putting in supportive equipment, in hospital at home on discharge.

We work within a MDT with Physio and OT, with daily support from Consultant led team of doctors.

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

Personal care if required, encouraging self help and motivating and supporting patient to care for themselves as much as possible.

Be guided by registered nurses as required.  We offer band 2 if you have little experience with support to become a band 3 after competencies have been met and training achieved.

Band 3 can be offered if meets criteria for band 3 on application and interview.

Working for our organisation

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.