Job summary
Nursing Assistant -part time
King Suite is a 18 bedded, Community Assessment Bed (CAB) unit situated within Glastonbury Court Care Home in Bury St. Edmunds. About one mile away from West Suffolk Hospital.
The unit has been commissioned by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and the service is hosted by West Suffolk Hospital.
We are looking to recruit part time Nursing Assistants to join our team on King Suite at Glastonbury Court.
The unit is a dynamic, nurse and therapy-led unit where you would work as part of a highly supportive multi-disciplinary team.
We pride ourselves on providing compassionate holistic care to all our patients, putting our patients needs and wishes at the heart of everything we do.
We provide in-patient facilities in a non-acute environment offering re-ablement and further assessment. Our aim is to promote and return our patients to independence after an acute illness, to ensure successful discharge with the appropriate support for them to continue to live as independently as they are able for as long as they are able.
Main duties of the job
Job responsibilities:
To assist in the delivery of a high standard of patient care in all activities of daily living, as directed in the individual plan of care needs, observing and reporting specific changes to senior staff and documenting care given
- Hygiene
Assist patients with the maintenance of their personal and oral hygiene, including:
- Washing and bathing
- Mouth and dental care
- Hair-washing
- Nail care
- Shaving
- Dressing and undressing
Observe and report any changes/damage to patient's skin to identify pressure ulcer risk.
- Elimination
Assist patients to use toilet facilities.
Record and monitor output; identify and report any abnormalities in body waste
Undertake established stoma care and long term catheter care
- Mobility
Assist patients with mobility using manual handling risk assessment and safe manual handling.
Contribute to the movement and positioning of patients (using safe moving and handling techniques), to
maximise their physical comfort and prevent the adverse effects of pressure.
Be aware of how equipment works and report any faults.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities:
To assist in the delivery of a high standard of patient care in all activities of daily living, as directed in the individual plan of care needs, observing and reporting specific changes to senior staff and documenting care given
- Hygiene
Assist patients with the maintenance of their personal and oral hygiene, including:
- Washing and bathing
- Mouth and dental care
- Hair-washing
- Nail care
- Shaving
- Dressing and undressing
Observe and report any changes/damage to patients skin to identify pressure ulcer risk.
- Elimination
Assist patients to use toilet facilities.
Record and monitor output; identify and report any abnormalities in body waste
Undertake established stoma care and long term catheter care
- Mobility
Assist patients with mobility using manual handling risk assessment and safe manual handling.
Contribute to the movement and positioning of patients (using safe moving and handling techniques), to
maximise their physical comfort and prevent the adverse effects of pressure.
Be aware of how equipment works and report any faults.
- Nutrition
Assist patients to eat and drink as per identified care needs; identifying, recording and reporting abnormal dietary and fluid intake
Assist the Ward Host/Housekeeper to serve out all the meals to patients and carrying out hot drinks rounds
- Clinical Activitie
Measure and observe the physical characteristics/condition of patients as follows:
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Respiration
- Blood pressure
- Weight
- MEWS/CREWS
- Oxygen saturation
- Use of assessment tools to document pain
- Measure patients blood sugar if require
Obtain specimens as requested and carry out relevant investigations, e.g. urinalysis and document the results, reporting them to registered practitioner as necessary.
Adhere to the basic principles of infection control demonstrating effective hand hygiene and awareness of potential cross infection.
Undertake end of life care, providing support to family and colleagues.
Undertake basic cleaning and decontamination of communal equipment between patient use and/or storage
- Communication and Team Workin
Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives and colleagues, referring to senior staff as necessary.
Answer the telephone and relay messages accurately, courteously and competently.
Welcome patients and visitors in a professional, friendly and helpful manner.
Work effectively as a member of the ward team, offering support to colleagues and requesting assistance as necessary.
Record care given accurately, legibly, completely and concisely.
- Privacy, Dignity, Equality
Act to promote patients equality, diversity and rights at all times.
Ensure provision of privacy and dignity in all activities.
Ensure all care is person centred and delivered with the informed consent of the patient.
Act to promote active participation for patients under the care of the Trust.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Administrative
Ensure appropriate management and security of patients property.
Enter data into computerised systems as required.
Report repairs/maintenance issues appropriately.
Identify stock/linen shortages and take appropriate action.
- Personal Development
Demonstrate insight into own personal development needs and access development through an agreed Personal Development Plan.
Attend mandatory training, and complete other in-service training (including e-learning) as necessary.
Maintain and develop standards of practice through continuous personal development (CPD) in line with healthcare changes, developments and service delivery requirements.
Complete the initial training period required to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes in line with Care Certificate Standards.
Complete organisational competence assessment requirements for the job role and clinical tasks.
Nursing Assistants who have completed their initial training, organisational competence assessments and have six months full-time equivalent experience in the Band 2 Nursing Assistant role may undertake further training and competence assessment for additional clinical tasks appropriate to their specific work area
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities:
To assist in the delivery of a high standard of patient care in all activities of daily living, as directed in the individual plan of care needs, observing and reporting specific changes to senior staff and documenting care given
- Hygiene
Assist patients with the maintenance of their personal and oral hygiene, including:
- Washing and bathing
- Mouth and dental care
- Hair-washing
- Nail care
- Shaving
- Dressing and undressing
Observe and report any changes/damage to patients skin to identify pressure ulcer risk.
- Elimination
Assist patients to use toilet facilities.
Record and monitor output; identify and report any abnormalities in body waste
Undertake established stoma care and long term catheter care
- Mobility
Assist patients with mobility using manual handling risk assessment and safe manual handling.
Contribute to the movement and positioning of patients (using safe moving and handling techniques), to
maximise their physical comfort and prevent the adverse effects of pressure.
Be aware of how equipment works and report any faults.
- Nutrition
Assist patients to eat and drink as per identified care needs; identifying, recording and reporting abnormal dietary and fluid intake
Assist the Ward Host/Housekeeper to serve out all the meals to patients and carrying out hot drinks rounds
- Clinical Activitie
Measure and observe the physical characteristics/condition of patients as follows:
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Respiration
- Blood pressure
- Weight
- MEWS/CREWS
- Oxygen saturation
- Use of assessment tools to document pain
- Measure patients blood sugar if require
Obtain specimens as requested and carry out relevant investigations, e.g. urinalysis and document the results, reporting them to registered practitioner as necessary.
Adhere to the basic principles of infection control demonstrating effective hand hygiene and awareness of potential cross infection.
Undertake end of life care, providing support to family and colleagues.
Undertake basic cleaning and decontamination of communal equipment between patient use and/or storage
- Communication and Team Workin
Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives and colleagues, referring to senior staff as necessary.
Answer the telephone and relay messages accurately, courteously and competently.
Welcome patients and visitors in a professional, friendly and helpful manner.
Work effectively as a member of the ward team, offering support to colleagues and requesting assistance as necessary.
Record care given accurately, legibly, completely and concisely.
- Privacy, Dignity, Equality
Act to promote patients equality, diversity and rights at all times.
Ensure provision of privacy and dignity in all activities.
Ensure all care is person centred and delivered with the informed consent of the patient.
Act to promote active participation for patients under the care of the Trust.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Administrative
Ensure appropriate management and security of patients property.
Enter data into computerised systems as required.
Report repairs/maintenance issues appropriately.
Identify stock/linen shortages and take appropriate action.
- Personal Development
Demonstrate insight into own personal development needs and access development through an agreed Personal Development Plan.
Attend mandatory training, and complete other in-service training (including e-learning) as necessary.
Maintain and develop standards of practice through continuous personal development (CPD) in line with healthcare changes, developments and service delivery requirements.
Complete the initial training period required to demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes in line with Care Certificate Standards.
Complete organisational competence assessment requirements for the job role and clinical tasks.
Nursing Assistants who have completed their initial training, organisational competence assessments and have six months full-time equivalent experience in the Band 2 Nursing Assistant role may undertake further training and competence assessment for additional clinical tasks appropriate to their specific work area
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate or commitment to undertaking and achieving the Care Certificate within initial twelve weeks.
- ICT basic skills
Desirable
- Vocational qualification at Level 2 in Health, Health and Social Care or sector related subject area.
- Level 1 qualification or equivalent in both Maths and English*.
- Evidence - Application Form and Certificates at interview
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working / communicating with the general public
- Communication with a range of different people including service users, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Working in an effective team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare team environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
- Demonstrates awareness of the 6C's, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
- Able to understand the importance of how to apply Person Centred Values in the care environment: privacy, dignity, respect, active participation, equality, diversity, confidentiality.
- Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean.
- Able to use information technology devices
- Accurate with attention to detail
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A genuine interest in kind and compassionate caring.
- Flexible approach to working hours with the ability to work an alternating shift pattern
- Able to cope with exposure to unpleasant smells and bodily fluids
- Able to deal with challenging situations
- Able to relate to all people, valuing their individual traits that contribute to team working and the outcomes of care delivery
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate or commitment to undertaking and achieving the Care Certificate within initial twelve weeks.
- ICT basic skills
Desirable
- Vocational qualification at Level 2 in Health, Health and Social Care or sector related subject area.
- Level 1 qualification or equivalent in both Maths and English*.
- Evidence - Application Form and Certificates at interview
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working / communicating with the general public
- Communication with a range of different people including service users, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team
- Working in an effective team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare team environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone
- Demonstrates awareness of the 6C's, Trust values and Patients First Service Standards
- Able to understand the importance of how to apply Person Centred Values in the care environment: privacy, dignity, respect, active participation, equality, diversity, confidentiality.
- Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean.
- Able to use information technology devices
- Accurate with attention to detail
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A genuine interest in kind and compassionate caring.
- Flexible approach to working hours with the ability to work an alternating shift pattern
- Able to cope with exposure to unpleasant smells and bodily fluids
- Able to deal with challenging situations
- Able to relate to all people, valuing their individual traits that contribute to team working and the outcomes of care delivery
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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kings Suite, Glastonbury Court Care Home
Glastonbury Road
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2EX
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
