Oxford Health NHS Trust

Emergency Nurse Assistant

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Job summary

Following a recent review of our staffing across our Minor Injury Units we are in the position to recruit several Emergency Nursing Assistants.

Are you looking for a role where every day is different?

Are you looking to make a difference to patients on a daily basis?

Are you looking to work in a supportive and friendly team?

If so, come and join the Minor Injury Service in Oxfordshire. The Minor Injury Service runs from 4 bases across the County, operating a 7 day a week Service for patients with Minor Injuries.

Main duties of the job

Working as an Emergency Nurse Assistant you will be involved in the assessment and treatment of patients in Minor Injuries. Working alongside our Nurse and Paramedic Practitioners you will be a key member of the team, ensuring excellent clinical care is delivered to all patients, reducing waiting times across the bases, and developing your own clinical experience and competence. Duties will include welcoming patients, triage assessment, use of Clinical computer systems, booking outpatient appointments, wound care, dressings, plastering.

The role will include working weekdays/evenings, weekends, and bank holidays and it will be expected that flexibility to work in other bases when required will be a component of the role.

To assist in the shortlisting process please include your current clinical experience/skills in your supporting evidence on your application form.

It is essential that the post holder will hold a full valid UK driving licence.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

08 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-CH5893465

Job locations

Minor Injury Units

Abingdon / Henley / Witney/ Bicester

OX14 1AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we need from you!

A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What we need from you!

A keen interest in new and upcoming technologies within Nursing and Healthcare
Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent previous experience

Desirable

First Aid Course
Basic life support

Professional Practice

Essential

Experience working in a health care setting
Basic literacy and numeracy
Basic Nursing skills
Basic IT literacy

Desirable

Experience working in a Minor Injuries/Emergency Department/General practice setting
Proficient in the application of Plaster of Paris
Proficient in wound toilet and closure techniques
Experience of ordering stores and maintaining equipment

Personal qualities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Flexible and adaptable
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Committed to personal growth

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent previous experience

Desirable

First Aid Course
Basic life support

Professional Practice

Essential

Experience working in a health care setting
Basic literacy and numeracy
Basic Nursing skills
Basic IT literacy

Desirable

Experience working in a Minor Injuries/Emergency Department/General practice setting
Proficient in the application of Plaster of Paris
Proficient in wound toilet and closure techniques
Experience of ordering stores and maintaining equipment

Personal qualities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Flexible and adaptable
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Committed to personal growth

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.