Job summary
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We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are caring and kind to join our fantastic teams as a senior nursing assistant
You will be expected to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team and support junior colleagues such as nursing assistants and student nurses.
We will offer flexible working opportunities across our services and support from our nurse bank team.
Closing date:
Interview date: 20th June - Face to face at St Thomas' hospital, Westminster: we will not be able to offer an alternative date.
We will be offering transparent interview questions where some of the questions will be sent to you in advance if you are shortlisted. If you do not receive these please contact recruitment.
Please read the following: In your supporting statement you must answer the following questions rather than submitting a general statement of why you are interested. You will be shortlisted against this.
- What do you enjoy about being a healthcare support worker or nursing assistant?
- How do you manage conflict in your current role? Please give a personal example
- How do you promote inclusivity in your role? Please give a personal example
- Which of our Trust values do you think is the most important and why?
Main duties of the job
We take pride in setting good standard of care and ensuring our nursing workforce has the necessary skills to deliver the best care possible.
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, experienced nursing assistants. You will need to have excellent communication and time management skills.
Team work is very important to us - you will be joining a committed teams across the trust so being a team player is essential.
We really value our Nursing Assistants' role in our ability to provide holistic care to our patients. You will need a flexible approach, be dedicated and able to role model an excellent level of patient care and experience.
In order to be part of our Senior Nursing Assistant (Band 3) team, we would like you to have the following qualifications:
- Experience in a hospital setting
- GSCE Maths and English Desirable
- Good standard of literacy and numerical skills is essential
- NVQ III in Healthcare and or a completed Care Certificate Programme which is an essential criterion for this role
- A calm and kind approach
- Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills in caring for complex patients with medical conditions.
If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist under supervision in the delivery of fundamental nursing care and a range of clinical duties in liaison with the multidisciplinary team, to ensure the effective and efficient running of the ward/ service.
- To contribute to the implementation and progression of a range of patient treatment and care packages as delegated by a registered healthcare professional; reporting back on progress
- To provide day to day supervision and /or support co-ordination of learners and juniorstaff acting both as a leader and role model for Nursing Assistants/Healthcare Support Worker (band 2)
- To maintain own personal development with support from ward/departmental manager and provide support and guidance to others to help their development
- To demonstrate a broad skill base, planning own duties and organising own day to day work activities
- To ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of high quality person centred care and principles.
Please see Job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist under supervision in the delivery of fundamental nursing care and a range of clinical duties in liaison with the multidisciplinary team, to ensure the effective and efficient running of the ward/ service.
- To contribute to the implementation and progression of a range of patient treatment and care packages as delegated by a registered healthcare professional; reporting back on progress
- To provide day to day supervision and /or support co-ordination of learners and juniorstaff acting both as a leader and role model for Nursing Assistants/Healthcare Support Worker (band 2)
- To maintain own personal development with support from ward/departmental manager and provide support and guidance to others to help their development
- To demonstrate a broad skill base, planning own duties and organising own day to day work activities
- To ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of high quality person centred care and principles.
Please see Job description for full details.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear and accurate written communication.
- Good standard of literacy and numerical skills
Desirable
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or Functions skills level 2
- EPIC
Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively as a team member
- Evidence of good IT skills
- Able to accurately complete, understand and record clinical observations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or other acute setting
Value and behaviour
Essential
- Inclusive and compassionate
- Understanding of dignity and respect
- Communication skills - able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic/sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Essential
- Full Care Certificate both Theory and Practice or NVQ 3 equivalent (You must check you have both elements. Online only Care certificates will not be accepted and you will be required to evidence this before being shortlisted)
Accurate completion of supporting information
Essential
- Candidate answers the specific questions given in the advert within the supporting information
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear and accurate written communication.
- Good standard of literacy and numerical skills
Desirable
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or C or Functions skills level 2
- EPIC
Skills
Essential
- Able to work effectively as a team member
- Evidence of good IT skills
- Able to accurately complete, understand and record clinical observations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or other acute setting
Value and behaviour
Essential
- Inclusive and compassionate
- Understanding of dignity and respect
- Communication skills - able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic/sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Essential
- Full Care Certificate both Theory and Practice or NVQ 3 equivalent (You must check you have both elements. Online only Care certificates will not be accepted and you will be required to evidence this before being shortlisted)
Accurate completion of supporting information
Essential
- Candidate answers the specific questions given in the advert within the supporting 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).
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).
