Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity, for a senior clinical band 3 nursing assistant to join the team on ward 109.
We are a 26 bedded surgical ward, who pride themselves in team work to enable us to deliver a varied range of surgical pathways to our service users. We are a upper and lower gastro intestinal ward who care for patient pre and post operatively, also admissions from surgical assessment unit, surgical special care and critical care unit.
If you thrive in a fast paced surgical ward and wish to provide gold standard care linked to our trust values we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will work with the guidance of the surgical team and be required
They will be instrumental in delivering personal care duties, supporting with mobility needs.
The team relies on our senior band 3 nursing assistants to deliver varied point of care testing, so the role will require band 3 specific clinical skills to be held.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform personal care needs for our service users following ward routine , to plan time effectively and to work well as a team player displaying effective communication at all times.
Have the ability to perform varied point of care testing including clinical observations and recording on vitals and paper, blood glucose monitoring, 12 lead ECG's, urine analysis strip tests, pregnancy testing, swabs, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress ( clinical holding/restraint ) , simple would dressings, removal of peripheral cannula's, taking MRSA swabs, supporting new staff buddy system, care certificate supervisor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform personal care needs for our service users following ward routine , to plan time effectively and to work well as a team player displaying effective communication at all times.
Have the ability to perform varied point of care testing including clinical observations and recording on vitals and paper, blood glucose monitoring, 12 lead ECG's, urine analysis strip tests, pregnancy testing, swabs, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress ( clinical holding/restraint ) , simple would dressings, removal of peripheral cannula's, taking MRSA swabs, supporting new staff buddy system, care certificate supervisor.
Person Specification
Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 Qualification or willingness to study at this level
Hold A Care Certificate
Essential
- Possess and Show Care Certificate
Evidence of professional development activity undertaken in relevant areas
Essential
- Certificates to evidence development and competencies
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Micro soft office, Word, Excel, and Power Point
Experience and/or qualifications in the specific area
Essential
- Certificates
- 1 year experience working as a Nursing Assistant ideally in a hospital environment.
Person Specification
Educated to GSCE level or equivalent, including Maths and English
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 Qualification or willingness to study at this level
Hold A Care Certificate
Essential
- Possess and Show Care Certificate
Evidence of professional development activity undertaken in relevant areas
Essential
- Certificates to evidence development and competencies
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Micro soft office, Word, Excel, and Power Point
Experience and/or qualifications in the specific area
Essential
- Certificates
- 1 year experience working as a Nursing Assistant ideally in a hospital environment.
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).
