Job summary
Ward 4C at the Barts Thorax Centre
(4th Floor at the Barts Heart Centre)
We are looking for a band 2 nursing assistant to join our team, we are based at Barts Heart Centre in the historical part of London. Ward 4c is a busy 26 bedded Thoracic (Lung) and Breast surgical ward. We care mainly for oncology and trauma patient's pre and post operatively. We are looking for someone who is cheerful, professional, enthusiastic and be flexible in this post. You will be accountable to the Ward manager and work closely with nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
To provide support to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals by assisting with patients care (always under direct supervision) and providing other support and administrative services.The Nursing Assistant works under the direction and supervision of qualified nurses to deliver aspects of care within the boundaries of their assessed competencies.To take a major role in the timely provision of clean and equipped patient bed areas.To assist in the maintenance of a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English language or minimum of key skills level 1 in literacy and numeracy
- Health care/caring experience
- Experience of working with the public with strong customer care skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Health care
- Experience of working in a team
Skilla/Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal communication
- Clear written communication skills
- Able to organise own workload
- Ability to work under supervision
- Ability to use own initiative
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work calmly in a pressurised environment
- Ability to work well withn a diverse team
Person Specification
Education Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English language or minimum of key skills level 1 in literacy and numeracy
- Health care/caring experience
- Experience of working with the public with strong customer care skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Health care
- Experience of working in a team
Skilla/Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal communication
- Clear written communication skills
- Able to organise own workload
- Ability to work under supervision
- Ability to use own initiative
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work calmly in a pressurised environment
- Ability to work well withn a diverse team
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).
