Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the UKs only Magnet accredited hospital,renowned for delivering care excellence to its patients.No prior experience is care is necessary as we support you through a healthcare assistant induction and support you to complete the National Care Certificate.We are looking forward to meeting candidates with high levels of care and compassion and can demonstrate the values of team NUH.If successful at shortlisting, you will be invited to a face to face interview where you willbe asked to complete a numeracy and literacy test prior to interview.Please not that due to high volume of applications feedback, if unsuccessful, will be unfortunately not given.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed Healthcare Assistants andwelcome any forward thinking, caring individual who is committed to providing a high standard of safe quality patient care.You must display excellent communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospital multidisciplinary teamYou will be delivering hands on patient care within our adult in-patient clinical areas.
Working for your organisation
At NUH we take great pride in having in place a team of highly trained Healthcare Assistants toprovide quality and compassionate patient care. These roles are essential to the experience ofour patients and their relatives and carers and they complement the clinical care provided by ourdoctors, nurses, midwives and therapists.As healthcare assistants at NUH, there are many opportunities for further progression andenhancing you clinical skills.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Required to carry out a number of designated tasks, of which will involve direct care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse. Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. Following appropriate training and assessment, undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Required to carry out a number of designated tasks, of which will involve direct care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse. Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. Following appropriate training and assessment, undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- training and qualification
- experience as HCA
Desirable
- planning and organisational skills
- reliable personality
essential and desirable
Essential
- oGood standard of written and spoken English to an equivalent standard of GCSE grade C or above Good standard of numeracy and basic calculation skills to an equivalent standard of GCSE grade C or above (2)
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards (2)
- Able to follow Trust's values and behaviours
Desirable
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards (2)
- experience as a HCA
- physically able to perform the job
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- training and qualification
- experience as HCA
Desirable
- planning and organisational skills
- reliable personality
essential and desirable
Essential
- oGood standard of written and spoken English to an equivalent standard of GCSE grade C or above Good standard of numeracy and basic calculation skills to an equivalent standard of GCSE grade C or above (2)
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards (2)
- Able to follow Trust's values and behaviours
Desirable
- oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards (2)
- experience as a HCA
- physically able to perform the job
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).