Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

Hayward House has an exciting opportunity for a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant, to join our passionate and motivated team that is dedicated to providing the highest quality specialist palliative care.

Main duties of the job

Hayward House offers specialist palliative care from diagnosis, through the interim periods of advancing disease, up to and including end of life care. Patients are cared for holistically, with a focus on symptom management and care for emotional, spiritual and social concerns being addressed for both patients and their family. You will be provided with the opportunity to work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a wide variety of support for our patients and their families.

About us

Hayward House is a 20 bedded Specialist Palliative Care Unit in the grounds of the City Campus of Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust. It provides high quality care centred on the needs of patients and their families. Its aim is to enrich the quality of life through the skills of an experienced and caring team.

Our management team is proactive and supportive in ensuring that excellent quality care is provided to our patients. We recognise our responsibility to ensure staff are supported and developed within their working environment in order to achieve our vision for care in line with Trust values and behaviours. We offer excellent opportunities for training, development and career progression.

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-6236694

Job locations

Hayward House

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team are essential. Applicants must be confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated. For staff with a keen interest; personal and professional development is actively supported. Previous experience is beneficial but not essential. Will be required to work a range of shifts including, early, late, long day, night and weekends.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team are essential. Applicants must be confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated. For staff with a keen interest; personal and professional development is actively supported. Previous experience is beneficial but not essential. Will be required to work a range of shifts including, early, late, long day, night and weekends.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Training and Education

Essential

  • Numeracy and Literacy

Desirable

  • NVQ/QCF level 2

Experience

Essential

  • Does the candidate have any previous healthcare experience

Desirable

  • Does the candidate have any previous palliative care experience

Communication

Essential

  • Does the candidate demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

  • IT Skills
Person Specification

Training and Education

Essential

  • Numeracy and Literacy

Desirable

  • NVQ/QCF level 2

Experience

Essential

  • Does the candidate have any previous healthcare experience

Desirable

  • Does the candidate have any previous palliative care experience

Communication

Essential

  • Does the candidate demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

  • IT 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Hayward House

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Hayward House

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Chloe Wieckowska

chloe.wieckowska@nuh.nhs.uk

01159691169

Details

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-6236694

Job locations

Hayward House

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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