Main area Health Care Assistant – Fracture clinic, orthopaedic and rheumatology OPD PCH Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time – 24 hours per week (NA) Job ref 176-S-8041915
Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £25,272 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59
Band 2/3 HCA -Fracture Clinic, Orthopaedic & Rheumatology OPD
Job overview
We are looking for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic health care assistant to join our vibrant and dynamic team within the PCH Fracture, Orthopaedic and Rheumatology outpatient department. As a department, we care for adults and children. We run trauma clinics, elective clinics, rheumatology clinics, as well as a plaster room and minor ops procedure room. We also work within a vast MDT, including hand therapists, adult physios, paediatric physios and specialist nurse practitioners.
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
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work flexibly within the department, working within the clinics, plaster room, phlebotomy room and minor ops procedure room. There is also a requirement to work cross site at Hinchingbrooke Hospital if the need arises on an ad hoc basis.
Working for our organisation
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
It is strongly recommended to come and look around the department before applying for this position. Please contact either Ellie or Anny on 01733 673420 to arrange.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
- Maths and English skills equivalent to level 1 literacy and numeracy
- Ability to complete written and electronic records accurately and undertake competency-based learning
- CanFor 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
- Willingness to complete the Care Certificate within a specified time (if not already achieved)
- Completion of the care certificate
Experience
- Experience caring for others or providing customer-focused services
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar care role
- Experience of caring for patients in an acute setting
Key Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in English verbally, in writing, via IT and using the telephone
Disclosure & Barring Check Fee
Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.
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International Applicants & Sponsorship
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Ellie Stafford or Anny Carter Job title Deputy Sister / Deputy Department Manager Email address ellie.stafford@nhs.net Telephone number 01733673420 Additional information
It is strongly recommended to come and look around the department before applying for this position. Please contact either Ellie or Anny on 01733 673420 to arrange.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address North West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustResourcing DepartmentHinchingbrooke HospitalHinchingbrooke ParkHuntingdonCambsPE29 6NTTelephone 01480 847491
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