Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Healthcare assistant

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Job summary

ARCU is a 12 bedded ward based at the QMC campus, who care for level 1 and 2 patients. All beds are monitored and we provide high acuity respiratory care such as non invasive ventilation, tracheostomy's, high flow oxygen and close observation .

Main duties of the job

We pride ourselves on provided a high level of care for our patients who often have complex needs.

HCAs are a vital part of our team on ARCU, your duties include giving personal care, performing observations, supporting nursing staff and performing assessments.

This is a high acuity ward so there are plenty of opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.

Full training will be provided

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year N/A

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-6105234

Job locations

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

HCAs are a vital part of our team on ARCU, your duties include giving personal care, performing observations, supporting nursing staff and performing assessments.

Please read job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

HCAs are a vital part of our team on ARCU, your duties include giving personal care, performing observations, supporting nursing staff and performing assessments.

Please read job description and person specification

Person Specification

Both

Essential

  • Previous HCA exprience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS exprience
  • Respiratory knowledge / experience

Both

Essential

  • Willingness to learn

Both

Desirable

  • Good time management
Person Specification

Both

Essential

  • Previous HCA exprience

Desirable

  • Previous NHS exprience
  • Respiratory knowledge / experience

Both

Essential

  • Willingness to learn

Both

Desirable

  • Good time management

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Jo Stevens

joanne.stevens@nuh.nhs.uk

01159249924

Details

Date posted

08 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year N/A

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-6105234

Job locations

QMC

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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