Job summary
We are looking for forward thinking positive and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team here at the Oxford Heart Centre on Cardiology ward.
Cardiology Ward is a 41 bedded unit incorporating 16 rapid assessment unit beds and 6 high dependency beds. We care for all kinds of cardiology patients with heart conditions but acute and chronic, and a large range of patients undergoing both day case and complex cardiac procedures.
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Assistant on Cardiology ward you would work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care. You will be expected to fulfil essential care needs for patients, supporting the qualified nursing staff whilst working autonomously in your role.
If you would like to join us and think you fit the job description, our friendly team would love to welcome you.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for forward thinking positive and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team here at the Oxford Heart Centre on Cardiology ward.
Cardiology Ward is a 41 bedded unit incorporating 16 rapid assessment unit beds and 6 high dependency beds. We care for all kinds of cardiology patients with heart conditions but acute and chronic, and a large range of patients undergoing both day case and complex cardiac procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for forward thinking positive and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team here at the Oxford Heart Centre on Cardiology ward.
Cardiology Ward is a 41 bedded unit incorporating 16 rapid assessment unit beds and 6 high dependency beds. We care for all kinds of cardiology patients with heart conditions but acute and chronic, and a large range of patients undergoing both day case and complex cardiac procedures.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualif
Essential
- To demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
- E Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject.
Desirable
- Evidence of Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or working towards.
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area.
Personal Qualities and Physica
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Good written communication skills
Person Specification
Education, training and qualif
Essential
- To demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
- E Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject.
Desirable
- Evidence of Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or working towards.
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area.
Personal Qualities and Physica
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Good written communication skills
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.
