Job summary
We invest heavily in staff to ensure that the best talent is attracted, developed, looked after, and retained in every area of the organisation.
Ambulatory Care is a same day emergency care unit which cares for patients within the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital from 7:30 till 22:00, seven days per week. Specialities include; surgery, Orthopaedics, medicine, stroke and neurology. Patients attend for planned appointments or are referred to the unit via GP, Emergency Department, Specialist Nurses or NEAS.
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date once the required number of applications have been received, please submit your application as soon as possible if you wish to apply for this vacancy.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly-motivated and caring member of staff to work in this area.
The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a dynamic nursing team delivering all aspects of care to patients.
Do you want to be part of this exciting development and be at the forefront of same day emergency care?
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care.To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team.To maintain high clinical standards.To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
Essential criteria
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or portfolio of equivalent experience.
Courses and experience that demonstrate transferable skills i.e. respiratory essentials, phlebotomy, obtaining ECGs.
Experience and KnowledgePrevious care experience preferably in a healthcare setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care.To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team.To maintain high clinical standards.To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
Essential criteria
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or portfolio of equivalent experience.
Courses and experience that demonstrate transferable skills i.e. respiratory essentials, phlebotomy, obtaining ECGs.
Experience and KnowledgePrevious care experience preferably in a healthcare setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
- Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience
- Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous care experience in a health or social care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
- Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience
- Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous care experience in a health or social care setting
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).
