Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Nursing Assistant - Alexandra Ward, St Thomas'

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Job summary

Are you an experienced band 2 nursing assistant looking for a challenge and interested in working in an exciting and rewarding ward that specialises in care of the older person.

Are you already a band 3 Senior nursing assistant who would like to challenge themselves to a different environment.

Alexandra ward is a 28-bedded ward with a really friendly, diverse and supportive multidisciplinary team. We promote best practice and clinical excellence and you can become part of this.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are caring and kind to join our fantastic team on Alexandra ward.

This role will allow you to develop and gain a range of additional skills which will enhance your own personal development whilst contributing to the high standard of care expected on Alexandra ward.

You will be expected to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team and support junior colleagues such as nursing assistants and student nurses.

Please feel free to contact the ward for an informal visit or if you would like to discuss this opportunity further. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 24th July 2024 at midnight

Interview date: 6th August 2024

Main duties of the job

Guys and St Thomas' Older Persons Unit provides acute and rehabilitation services in each ward Alexandra, Anne and Henry Ward. Each 28-bedded ward underwent refurbishment to provide patients a dementia friendly environment in Central London. We take pride in setting good standard of care in elderly and ensuring our nursing workforce has the necessary skills to deliver the best care possible.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, experienced nursing assistants. You will need to have excellent communication and time management skills.

Team work is very important to us - you will be joining a committed team on Alexandra ward so being a team player is essential.

We really value our Nursing Assistants' role in our ability to provide holistic care to our patients. You will need a flexible approach, be dedicated and able to role model an excellent level of patient care and experience.

The Senior Nursing Assistants also have a leadership role, supporting students, the band 2 Nursing Assistants and also the newly qualified registered nurses.

We actively support the buddy programme and other opportunities to develop further. Some of our Nursing assistants have gone on to be successful applicants to the Apprentice Nursing Associate programme.

This is a full time position including days, nights and weekends.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Details

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-NM11850

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

In order to be part of our Senior Nursing Assistant (Band 3) team, we would like you to have the following qualifications:

Substantial experience in a hospital setting

Evidence of General Education e.g. GCSE or equivalent / NVQ III in Healthcare

Completed Care Certificate Programme

A calm and kind approach

Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills in caring for complex patients with medical conditions.

Please see attached Job description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In order to be part of our Senior Nursing Assistant (Band 3) team, we would like you to have the following qualifications:

Substantial experience in a hospital setting

Evidence of General Education e.g. GCSE or equivalent / NVQ III in Healthcare

Completed Care Certificate Programme

A calm and kind approach

Willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills in caring for complex patients with medical conditions.

Please see attached Job description for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Clear and accurate written and verbal communication.
  • Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic/sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
  • Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as a team member

Desirable

  • Completed the buddy programme
  • Clinical skills including venepuncture, bladder scans and ECG's

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
  • Completed care certificate

Value and behaviour

Essential

  • General Value and behaviour
  • Understanding of dignity and respect
  • Communication skills
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Clear and accurate written and verbal communication.
  • Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic/sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
  • Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as a team member

Desirable

  • Completed the buddy programme
  • Clinical skills including venepuncture, bladder scans and ECG's

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
  • Completed care certificate

Value and behaviour

Essential

  • General Value and behaviour
  • Understanding of dignity and respect
  • Communication 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Sasha Malcolm

sasha.malcolm@gstt.nhs.uk

02071880589

Details

Date posted

19 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-NM11850

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital

London

SE1 7EH


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