Job summary
Freedom to act
Organises own work tasks day to day, practicing in line with Trust policies and procedures at all times, using own initiative when appropriate.
Through the appraisal system, ensures own training needs are identified and mandatory training is kept up to date in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
Will act as an associate link nursing assistant for a particular area of practice and feedback information/developments to colleagues.
Takes part in education and training programmes appropriately.
Working conditions
Ensures that the ward/department is clean by making regular checks and cleaning when required to maintain a high standard and reports findings to senior staff.
Frequently exposed to unpleasant conditions within the clinical areas for example foul linen and bodily fluids.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Key attitudes and behaviours
Good communication
Caring and compassionate
Responds positively and acts promptly
Foster positive relationships with multi-disciplinary team
Acts as a role model
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Key Responsibilities
Communication and relationships
Liaises with members of the team within the ward 9/department, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently
Updates registered staff in a timely manner of any deterioration of the patient's clinical condition.
Maintains confidentiality throughout all communication.
Maintains effective communications between patients,
Welcoming patients and their relatives to the ward/department.
supporting and demonstrating 1:1/enhanced care supervision using tact and empathy, supporting communication.
Supports registered nursing staff by carrying out accurate record keeping, always taking and relaying verbal and written messages promptly and respecting confidentiality.
Attends staff meetings,
Reports complaints or concerns to the Nurse in charge/shift leader.
Acts as an ambassador/role model for the organisation.
Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues.
Knowledge
Is aware of local policies and initiatives which impact on patient and nursing care
Knows how to access Trust policies and procedures.
Mentors/Supports new members of the nursing assistant workforce after 12 months of service
To participate in ongoing training relevant to the scope of the role Participate in annual staff appraisal staff development and in-
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- Werecommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- Werecommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.
Desirable
- oExperience of providing person centred care.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE
Essential
- oAn understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy.
- oDemonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patient's and colleagues, whilst having a professional approach.
- oRecognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work.
- oGood verbal and written English communication skills.
- oThe ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Desirable
- oLevel 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
- oWilling to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
- oCare Certificate/working towards
BEHAVIOURS & VALUES
Essential
- oFlexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
- oWorks effectively as a team.
- oIs of good health and good character
- oWilling to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff.
- oAlways acts with honesty and integrity.
- oProfessional approach.
- oDisplays BHT Values
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oExperience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.
Desirable
- oExperience of providing person centred care.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE
Essential
- oAn understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy.
- oDemonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patient's and colleagues, whilst having a professional approach.
- oRecognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work.
- oGood verbal and written English communication skills.
- oThe ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Desirable
- oLevel 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
- oWilling to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
- oCare Certificate/working towards
BEHAVIOURS & VALUES
Essential
- oFlexibility in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
- oWorks effectively as a team.
- oIs of good health and good character
- oWilling to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff.
- oAlways acts with honesty and integrity.
- oProfessional approach.
- oDisplays BHT Values
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.
