Trauma & Orthopaedic Care Assistant

NHS Jobs; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs seeks a dedicated Support Worker for Ward 21 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead. You will assist patients with activities of daily living, monitor health, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery in hospital, home or community settings.

The role emphasizes patient-centred care, clear communication, and compassionate support for individuals with varied needs, including dementia. Training and a supportive Trust environment are provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent is required.
• Vocational qualification in health and social care (level 2/3 diploma) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital, community, or other settings.
• Records patient observations and changes to patient clinical conditions.
• Carries out limited clinical care duties.
• Support individuals to express their needs and wishes; promote personal hygiene and physical health.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living to enable participation and independence.
• Follow trust policies and procedures and maintain therapeutic relationships.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dementia care

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

Health and social care qualification (level 2/3)

Job description

NHS Jobs seeks a dedicated Support Worker for Ward 21 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead. You will assist patients with activities of daily living, monitor health, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery in hospital, home or community settings.

The role emphasizes patient-centred care, clear communication, and compassionate support for individuals with varied needs, including dementia. Training and a supportive Trust environment are provided.