Job summary
We are currently looking for experienced Senior Nursing Assistants to join our Neighbourhood Nursing teams across the Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark.
We take pride in caring for our staff as much as our patients. We ensure that our staff are supported and fully able to provide outstanding care to our patients within the community.
We are one of only two community teams in the UK to receive an outstanding status by CQC. Come and join us, and become a part of the amazing work we do!
Your application must demonstrate your knowledge, experience as well as your skills and why you believe you have the necessary skills to be considered for the role.
You will be required to submit evidence that you completed the NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field (e.g., Health and Social Care) and the Care Certificate (both theory and practice).
In-person interviews are required.
- Closing Date: 24th June 2025 at Midnight
- Interviews Week commencing 4th August 202
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a member of the Neighbourhood Nursing (District Nursing) Team and will participate in the clinical case management of patients who have a wide variety of complex, high-risk and supported/self-care conditions. Working directly with the Neighbourhood Nursing team, the post-holder will help to ensure the provision of a high standard of nursing care and health promotion. The care will be provided in a range of settings including patients' homes, residential homes.
No day will be the same and some of the activities required will be:
- Proficiency in phlebotomy and undertake observations such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature;
- Assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples;
- Assess comfort of patients and escalate appropriately as required;
- Provide Catheter care;
- Assist with wound care dressings and in the implementation of simple wound care.
- Administering medication in accordance with the Trust Policies and assisting with palliative and end of life care.
- Proficient in use a range of IT systems related to patient care.
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 have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities. 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 communities, , patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive overview of the role, including required skills, experience, and specific responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive overview of the role, including required skills, experience, and specific responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent.
- NVQ III in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality
- Care Certificate
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital, or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
Desirable
- Experience in catheter/stoma-care, basic wound care, and venepuncture.
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal
- IT literate, able to use patient IT systems, email and mobile technology
- Ability to feedback to colleagues
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to interpret and analyse data and reports
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients
- Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures and follow instructions
- Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Proven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Punctual and reliable
- Venepuncture
Additional Information
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using appropriate equipment
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns and unsocial hours, according to service and patient needs
- Physically able to travel to patient homes and meet the demands of the job
- An understanding of and commitment to promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the service.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent.
- NVQ III in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality
- Care Certificate
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital, or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
Desirable
- Experience in catheter/stoma-care, basic wound care, and venepuncture.
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Excellent communication skills including written and verbal
- IT literate, able to use patient IT systems, email and mobile technology
- Ability to feedback to colleagues
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to interpret and analyse data and reports
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients
- Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures and follow instructions
- Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure
- Proven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Punctual and reliable
- Venepuncture
Additional Information
Essential
- Manual handling of patients, using appropriate equipment
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns and unsocial hours, according to service and patient needs
- Physically able to travel to patient homes and meet the demands of the job
- An understanding of and commitment to promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the service.
Desirable
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).
