Job summary
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting Nursing Assistants to Ophthalmologywithin our organisation. 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.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
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
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.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We actively support professional development, and successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills to deliver patient care to adults with a diverse range of chronic and acute eye conditions.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the delivery of high-quality patient focused care and be able to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team in order to promote service needs. Previous care experience in an Ophthalmic setting is desirable and excellent communication skills are essential.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We actively support professional development, and successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain specialist ophthalmic knowledge and skills to deliver patient care to adults with a diverse range of chronic and acute eye conditions.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the delivery of high-quality patient focused care and be able to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team in order to promote service needs. Previous care experience in an Ophthalmic setting is desirable and excellent communication skills are essential.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continued development
Desirable
- Qualifications/ Certificates
- Care Certificate
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Able to work in stressful environment
- Flexible approach to work
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic literacy skills
- To work effectively as part of a team
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Insight into the needs of patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Understands the principal of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice
- Shows awareness of risk assessment and risk management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in nursing care standards (for example, please use specifics against the role) Show knowledge in health and safety issues (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence based practice (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Good communication - verbal/written Be able to work on own initiative Works well with in a team Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands Facilitate learning of others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continued development
Desirable
- Qualifications/ Certificates
- Care Certificate
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Able to work in stressful environment
- Flexible approach to work
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic literacy skills
- To work effectively as part of a team
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Insight into the needs of patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Understands the principal of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice
- Shows awareness of risk assessment and risk management
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Shows desire and capability to develop in nursing care standards (for example, please use specifics against the role) Show knowledge in health and safety issues (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Essence of care / nursing strategy and follows evidence based practice (for example, please use specifics against the role)
- Good communication - verbal/written Be able to work on own initiative Works well with in a team Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Participate in standard setting and research projects
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate implement patient care
- Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment/patient demands Facilitate learning 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).
