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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Fulbourn, United Kingdom
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24.04.2025
08.06.2025
Job overview
Previous applicants need not apply
We have a number of new vacancies for Health Care Assistants in the dynamic and dedicated S suite Team. Come and join the versatile and adaptive team that works out of the S suite on the Fulbourn Hospital site, offering care to people detained under S and to the wards on the whole site at other times.
Flexible and adaptive individuals are required for these roles, demanding a balanced and considered approach to a broad spectrum of care environments and people.
These jobs can be challenging, provide a change, and stretch your talents. Read on to find out more.
Main duties of the job:
The post holder will provide support and care for people detained under S in a dedicated single-bed unit based on the Fulbourn Hospital site. This includes physical and clinical observations, recorded on electronic systems. They will undertake tasks under the supervision of a senior registered nurse, which may include supporting wards with increased acuity during periods of need.
Candidates who succeed will be expected to attend a training program to develop practical skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
The successful applicant will be trained to handle issues of equality, diversity, and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation.
As we offer S cover, the suite is staffed year-round, and you will be asked to work shifts, including nights and weekends, on a roster basis. We have a request system and annual leave allocation.
You may be required to undertake and successfully complete the national Care Certificate within a week's timeframe if you meet our criteria. You will receive full training and support. The Care Certificate sets national care standards that all health and social care staff must meet to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in providing safe, high-quality care. It is a foundational program that can lead to career development within the NHS.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate health and social care to improve the wellbeing of those we serve, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver NHS services across inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental and physical health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care & liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research, and development.
We seek high-caliber candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups, including disabled individuals, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.