Healthcare Assistant - Older People’s Medicine (OPM)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

Older Peoples medicine (OPM) is a specialty that has evolved in recent years to meet the needs of the growing population of people over the age of 80 years old.

We are the largest directorate within the trust. Patients are cared for within 5 inpatient wards, and our outpatient services. Each ward will have a unique specialist focus within the specialism. Brundall, Dunston, Earsham, Loddon and Elsing Ward.

Dunston Ward and Brundall are acute OPM wards, caring for patients with complex cognitive impairment/delirium and or with complex care needs. Earsham is an ortho/medical ward caring for patient requiring surgery for fracture Neck of Femurs.

The wards have 37/8 beds, they are spilt into teams to care for the patients. Each team will consist of registered and unregistered members of staff. The wards provide high standards of care/ support to patients and their families approaching at the end of their lives. This care is supported by our dementia palliative care specialist nurse.

As wards we try to reduce patient's deconditioning in hospital which is supported by trained exercise professionals. In OPM we like to focus on celebrating occasions within the ward environments and we like to involve relatives and patients where possible. We are currently have a specialist Dementia Garden going through the planning stage which will provide a safe outside interactive space for the benefit of our patients, their families and staff.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care.

To carry out duties as specified in within the Trust's Approved Core Task List for Health Care Assistants.

To supervise and support new, unregistered staff.

Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture

About us

At NNUH, we are passionate about staff development and will support you in your career as a Healthcare Assistant and beyond.

There are many exciting opportunities to develop personally and professionally within the division, some of our Health Care Assistants have the opportunity to apply to join the Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) programme. This is a two-year course, resulting in Nursing Associate registration and making you eligible to train as a Registered Nurse via a shortened nursing degree or Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship (RNDA).

The TNA course acts as a stepping stone to becoming a Nurse, as a teaching hospital we are proud to able offer this opportunity to our Health Care Assistants.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be supported through your Care Certificate Programme, requiring completion of set standards, with help from our dedicated Medical Clinical Educator and Practice Development teams.

Upon completion of the certificate, you will also have the opportunity to work additional bank shifts in alternative areas of interest. This will enable you to gain further experience across specialties. To listen to some of the experiences of our healthcare assistants please see the following link for details: Working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) at NNUH - YouTube

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts.

Date posted

21 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-M0357

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants.
To report to Registered Nurse any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
To participate in the admission process under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Nurse.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants.
To report to Registered Nurse any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
To participate in the admission process under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Nurse.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

General Education to GCSE Level in Maths and English Grade A-D (3 and above) or equivalent knowledge)

Desirable

Care Certificate
NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

Experience of working effectively as part of a team

Desirable

Previous health/social care support worker experience

Skills

Essential

Can follow instructions and learn procedures
Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language

Desirable

Basic computer/IT skills

Aptitide

Essential

Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively

Person Specification

Education

Essential

General Education to GCSE Level in Maths and English Grade A-D (3 and above) or equivalent knowledge)

Desirable

Care Certificate
NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

Experience of working effectively as part of a team

Desirable

Previous health/social care support worker experience

Skills

Essential

Can follow instructions and learn procedures
Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language

Desirable

Basic computer/IT skills

Aptitide

Essential

Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively

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.