Job summary
We are recruiting an experienced band 3 nursing assistant to work alongside our nursing team, on our 25 bedded fast-paced haemato-oncology ward supporting patients across their cancer journey. You will get to work alongside a very supportive team to deliver care to our patients.
The post holder should be competent with taking patient observations, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy and cannulation, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. They should also have experience of simple wound dressings and be willing to undertake training in more complex dressings.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic nursing assistant, with excellent communication skills.
This post will involve internal rotation to night shifts and weekends.
Close Date: 07/08/2024
Interview Date: 13/08/2024
Main duties of the job
Samaritan Ward cares for a range of oncology and haematology patients who are at varying stages of their cancer journey.
Samaritan is an extremely rewarding area to work in. It is fast paced and hosts a variety of opportunities to develop your clinical skills.
We are looking for someone to lead a team of nursing assistants and take pride in doing so. The nursing assistant role is an integral part of our nursing team and they contribute significantly to the day to day care of the patients.
The ward works on a shift rota pattern with the candidate expected to be able to work long days, nights and weekends.
Long day: 07:30 - 20:00
Night shift: 19:30 - 08:00
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 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.
We take your development and support very seriously and are keen for you to reach your potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached files for full details of the job description and main responsibilities for this role**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached files for full details of the job description and main responsibilities for this role**
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of adherence to Trust values and behaviours
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic, sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
- Punctual and reliable.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent.
- NVQ III in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality (e.g. Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre)
Additional information
Essential
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of adherence to Trust values and behaviours
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic, sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
- Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
- Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
- Punctual and reliable.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent.
- NVQ III in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality (e.g. Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre)
Additional information
Essential
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation to day and night duty and unsocial hours, according to service needs
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).
