Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Orthopaedic team of nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals, committed to delivering high standards of care to our patients.
** Full and part time hours available **
Hours of work:Full time (37.5 hrs) and part time available
Open for applications:14th June 2022
Close for applications: 19th June 2022
Interview date: 28th June 2022
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under the direct/indirect supervision of the nursing staff and consultants, to aid with overall day to day operations ensuring overall care and safety to the patient, visitors, and staff.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the team to deliver high standards of patient care and possess the ability to be able to work alone.
This year will also see the opening of our dedicated Elective Orthopaedic Centre which will include two brand new additional theatres and a 20 bedded in-patient ward. This is an expanding department and it's an exciting time to join.
Rota's cover a full 24 hours and involve a mixture of working day and night shifts.
About us
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
NNUH is a teaching hospital providing specialist services in state-of-the-art facilities. We are lucky to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placements for their students.
Join the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff as we continue to care for our local population. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country, and we are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
NNUH PRIDE values of People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence sum up perfectly what this role encompasses. We want you in our team if you share our values and core beliefs as our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion cannot be separated from our PRIDE values and behaviours, which recognise the important role of our people in providing positive experiences for service users.
We're committed to providing training and developmental opportunities that give our team the skills, knowledge and experience they need to carry out their jobs to the highest standard and help them progress in their careers. There is always an opportunity for you to grow.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants.
- To report to Registered Nurse any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition.
- To be effective, clear and accurate when using all forms of communication throughout the Trust environment.
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.
- Within the first two weeks successfully complete the Trusts induction competencies
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants.
- To report to Registered Nurse any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition.
- To be effective, clear and accurate when using all forms of communication throughout the Trust environment.
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.
- Within the first two weeks successfully complete the Trusts induction competencies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE level in Maths and English grade A-D (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people/team
Skills
Essential
- Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
- Can follow instructions and learn procedures
- Basic calculation and numeracy skills
- Understanding of confidentiality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE level in Maths and English grade A-D (or equivalent)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people/team
Skills
Essential
- Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
- Can follow instructions and learn procedures
- Basic calculation and numeracy skills
- Understanding of confidentiality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
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).
