Job summary
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting Nursing Assistants to the Frailty Assessment department. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on either a full-time or part-time basis.
The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the registered nursing team in providing direct high quality patient care. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Sister and in partnership with the registered nursing team.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
The hours of work will include days, nights and weekend cover on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written, have a flexible approach to working and previous evidence of effective team working.
We welcome applicants who have a genuine desire to develop within the NHS to deliver excellent care for patients.
We expect applicants to be motivated, honest and reliable. In return you can expect an excellent level of supportfor personal and professional development
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached for a detailed job description, person specification and main responsibilities of the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached for a detailed job description, person specification and main responsibilities of the role
Person Specification
Education/ qualification
Essential
- Evidence of continued development
Skills and ability
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Able to work in stressful environment
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Work under own initiative
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- To work effectively as part of a team
- Basic literacy, and arithmetic skills
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Insight into needs of patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Understand the principals of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice
- Show awareness of risk assessment, and risk management
Disposition
Essential
- Displays insight into effective team work
- Demonstrates flexibility
Other Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to develop responsibilities
- Should demonstrate a caring manner, committed to caring to people from any type of cultural background or illness
- Prepared to dress in accordance with hospital policy
Desirable
- Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others
Person Specification
Education/ qualification
Essential
- Evidence of continued development
Skills and ability
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Able to work in stressful environment
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Work under own initiative
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- To work effectively as part of a team
- Basic literacy, and arithmetic skills
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Insight into needs of patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Understand the principals of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice
- Show awareness of risk assessment, and risk management
Disposition
Essential
- Displays insight into effective team work
- Demonstrates flexibility
Other Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to develop responsibilities
- Should demonstrate a caring manner, committed to caring to people from any type of cultural background or illness
- Prepared to dress in accordance with hospital policy
Desirable
- Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Frailty Assessment Beds Hull Royal Infirmary
331-337 Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
