Job summary
Rainbow Outpatients is our busy Children's Outpatient Department. We provide care to children and young people across the range of paediatric medical specialties.
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Nursing Assistant to join our busy department. If you are an experienced Nursing Assistant then we would love to hear from you.
We are a friendly, supportive team that are passionate about delivering first class care to the families and patients who access our service, whilst working closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate can look forward to working in a professional environment with colleagues who are passionate about delivering outstanding care, whilst being supported in your own personal development
This role can be offered as Band 2/3 dependant on experience and competencies. Those commencing the role as a Band 2 whilst training, will move to Band 3 upon completion of competencies.
Main duties of the job
The key skills required for this post include;
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise caseload and work effectively under pressure
- Able to understand the importance of how to apply Person Centred Values in the care environment: privacy, dignity, respect, active participation, equality, diversity, confidentiality.
- A genuine interest in kind and compassionate caring.
- Able to deal with challenging situations.
We are looking for an individual who possesses a flexible approach to working hours and duties, our current shift pattern covers Monday-Friday from 8.30am to 6pm.
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
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role.
This is a reminder that this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note that Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this role as it does not meet the minimum salary requirements for the health and care visa (which is a sub category of the skilled worker visa). Currently the salary requirement is £23200 per annum for the health and care or £38700 per annum for the skilled worker route.
The starting salary for this position is £22,383 whilst training.
If you are currently sponsored by an employer you must work for your employer full time. Any additional work is restricted to 20 hpw and the minimum contract for this post is 23 hpw due to training needs.
If you have previous NHS service and you believe that your incremental point would be eligible for sponsorship please discuss this with the recruiting manager at interview.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role.
This is a reminder that this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note that Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this role as it does not meet the minimum salary requirements for the health and care visa (which is a sub category of the skilled worker visa). Currently the salary requirement is £23200 per annum for the health and care or £38700 per annum for the skilled worker route.
The starting salary for this position is £22,383 whilst training.
If you are currently sponsored by an employer you must work for your employer full time. Any additional work is restricted to 20 hpw and the minimum contract for this post is 23 hpw due to training needs.
If you have previous NHS service and you believe that your incremental point would be eligible for sponsorship please discuss this with the recruiting manager at interview.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 qualification or equivalent in both Maths and English.
- Care Certificate or commitment to undertaking and achieving the Care Certificate within initial twelve weeks.
Desirable
- Vocational qualification at Level 2 in Health, Health and Social Care or sector related subject area.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working / communicating with the general public.
- Communication with a range of different people including children, parents/carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Working in an effective team 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.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children.
- Experience of working in a healthcare team environment Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues, including safe manual handling.
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Communicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone.
- Able to use information technology devices.
- Accurate with attention to detail.
Personal qualities
Essential
- A genuine interest in kind and compassionate caring.
- 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 and qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 qualification or equivalent in both Maths and English.
- Care Certificate or commitment to undertaking and achieving the Care Certificate within initial twelve weeks.
Desirable
- Vocational qualification at Level 2 in Health, Health and Social Care or sector related subject area.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working / communicating with the general public.
- Communication with a range of different people including children, parents/carers and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Working in an effective team 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.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with children.
- Experience of working in a healthcare team environment Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues, including safe manual handling.
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Communicates clearly in writing, verbally and using the telephone.
- Able to use information technology devices.
- Accurate with attention to detail.
Personal qualities
Essential
- A genuine interest in kind and compassionate caring.
- 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).
