Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Gateley Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward for a band 3 HCA to join our team. This is either full time hours - 37.5 per week or can be flexible with part time hours.
Come and join us.
There is a fantastic opportunity for a HCA to develop their skills in Trauma and Orthopaedics, delivering specialised care to Spinal patients and post operative orthopaedic patients within a supportive, friendly ward environment.
The successful applicant will be supported by our nursing team to build on and develop skills, including support with completion of care certificate, band 3 Clinical skills, pre and post operative care, and Spinal care.
We are constantly striving to learn, improve and drive change to overcome challenges we face. You will have the opportunity to attend specialty Study days and have support from our Ward Based Clinical Educators.
We have a focus on learning and development and would like to support you to become the best Health care provider you can be.
If you have experience working in a fast paced, demanding role and you're looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) - Clinical Care involve providing high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to patients under the supervision of registered professionals.
This includes assisting with personal care, nutrition, wound care, mobility, and infection control, as well as monitoring and recording vital signs, supporting patients with toileting and hygiene needs, and maintaining accurate documentation.
The role also involves communicating effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, participating in audits and service improvement initiatives, supporting new staff and learners, and upholding NNUH's PRIDE values. Staff are expected to work flexibly across clinical areas while maintaining professionalism and adhering to Trust policies and procedures.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrates awareness of own professional responsibilities and upholds the PRIDE values consistently.
- To demonstrate effective, clear and accurate communication with patients and their families, to ensure they are kept up to date with the plans for care.
- To act as a positive role model at all times.
- To understand duty of candour and speak with senior colleagues to discuss further if required.
- To contribute to the development of local protocols and guidelines.
- To identify patients at risk of skin damage i.e., moisture lesions, pressure ulcers, skin tears and be able to document skin condition and escalate to a registered professional.
- To demonstrate accurate completion of patient documentation on both electronic and paper formats. This is throughout patient treatment and care journey, including admission and discharge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrates awareness of own professional responsibilities and upholds the PRIDE values consistently.
- To demonstrate effective, clear and accurate communication with patients and their families, to ensure they are kept up to date with the plans for care.
- To act as a positive role model at all times.
- To understand duty of candour and speak with senior colleagues to discuss further if required.
- To contribute to the development of local protocols and guidelines.
- To identify patients at risk of skin damage i.e., moisture lesions, pressure ulcers, skin tears and be able to document skin condition and escalate to a registered professional.
- To demonstrate accurate completion of patient documentation on both electronic and paper formats. This is throughout patient treatment and care journey, including admission and discharge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds NVQ Level 3/ T levels/ A levels in Care/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role which can be demonstrated against the requirements of the role.
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Able to cope with stress and challenging situations
- Able to recognise own limitations
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds NVQ Level 3/ T levels/ A levels in Care/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role which can be demonstrated against the requirements of the role.
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Able to cope with stress and challenging situations
- Able to recognise own limitations
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
