Doctors Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and organised Doctors' Assistant to support our dynamic and friendly Junior Doctor team in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Unit at Conquest Hospital.

The Doctors' Assistant is a key role working alongside the Junior Doctor/Ward team to provide a caring, effective patient experience and to enhance the patient flow through the Trauma & Orthopaedics department. The role combines a range of clinical and administrative competencies.

The post holder will need to complete the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) induction programme, and successfully complete the care certificate, if this is not already held. The postholder will be expected to undertake the Apprenticeship programme for Doctors' Assistants (which is a Level 3 Apprenticeship usually completed within 18 months alongside work duties). Training will be given to ensure that the successfully candidate achieves their competencies for the designated clinical procedures required from this role.

We are looking for someone with an excellent administration skills set, good interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, but also on their own initiative, with a sound knowledge of ESHT patient systems and a caring nature.

This role is ideally suited to someone wanting to be part of a diverse, forwarding thinking and adaptable department, providing seamless care to our patients whist facilitating the administration aspects of the patient's pathway.

Main duties of the job

The Doctors' Assistant is a key role working alongside the Junior Doctor/Ward team to provide a caring, effective patient experience and to enhance the patient flow through the Trauma & Orthopaedics department. The role combines a range of clinical and administrative competencies.

The post holder will need to complete the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) induction programme, and successfully complete the care certificate, if this is not already held. The postholder will be expected to undertake the Apprenticeship programme for Doctors' Assistants (which is a Level 3 Apprenticeship usually completed within 18 months alongside work duties). Training will be given to ensure that the successfully candidate achieves their competencies for the designated clinical procedures required from this role.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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