Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the ward 111 team.
We are a unit that comprises of 28 beds and care for the needs of patients under the specialities of ENT, Maxio -facial, Onco plastics and plastic surgery, general surgery and ophthalmology.
We are looking for a senior clinical nursing assistant band 3 that has a caring nature and the skills to care for a complex group of patients that include tracheostomy care and laryngectomy care. Further more be motivated to complete competencies in this area of care. Therefore you must have previous caring experience and have a understanding of the proud to care documentation and its importance in maintaining patient safety and quality.
You are required to cover over a 24 hour period - therefore the post holder must be able to work both night and day shifts. It is imperative that you can work night shifts.
You need to be able to prioritise your work load, be able to work as a member of a team, be professional at all times, communicate well and have good time management.
Main duties of the job
To care for a complex group of patients.
Be able to prioritise patients care needs
Follow instruction
Communicate in a professional manner
Complete competences
Motivated to remain complaint with statutory and mandatory training.
Be able to work under pressure.
Be adaptable to change with the clinical area.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker should actively contribute to the health and well-being of patients, staff and service users and be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity and compassion. They should be able to work independently within their sphere of nursing while under the supervision of registered nurses. Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Workers should demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific skills and tasks delegated by the registered nurse and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies at UHNM. They will be required to undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker should actively contribute to the health and well-being of patients, staff and service users and be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity and compassion. They should be able to work independently within their sphere of nursing while under the supervision of registered nurses. Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Workers should demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific skills and tasks delegated by the registered nurse and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies at UHNM. They will be required to undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Care certificate
- Able to perform 10 clinical skills pertaining to JD
Desirable
- Has knowledge of the 10 skills on JD
Knowledge
Essential
- Competency in tracheotomy/laryngectomy care
- Working towards tracheotomy/laryngectomy
- Knowledge of Proud to care documentation
- Previous working in a acute Trust
Skils
Essential
- Able to document care provided
- Shows initialtive
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Care certificate
- Able to perform 10 clinical skills pertaining to JD
Desirable
- Has knowledge of the 10 skills on JD
Knowledge
Essential
- Competency in tracheotomy/laryngectomy care
- Working towards tracheotomy/laryngectomy
- Knowledge of Proud to care documentation
- Previous working in a acute Trust
Skils
Essential
- Able to document care provided
- Shows initialtive
- Evidence of team working
Desirable
- Able to work under pressure
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).
