Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the Cardiology team as a Health care assistant (HCA).
Our department encompasses an 8 bedded Coronary Care Unit which is the PPCI Centre for Norfolk, 37 bedded acute Cardiology Ward, Cardiac Elective Area and Angiography suite. Our centre provides some of the latest Cardiology interventions in our 5 Cath Labs and is involved in National and International Research projects.
This Healthcare Assistant position will be based on Kilverstone Ward, this is the acute cardiology ward for the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital where, as an HCA, your role would involve nursing care for patients with acute cardiac conditions. You will work closely and alongside the team comprising of other HCAs, Registered nurses, and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Within the cardiology department we pride ourselves on supporting colleagues therefore please note that full training and support will be given to the successful applicant.
Cardiology prides itself on being a friendly and supportive team providing high standards of care. If as an individual you have excellent communication skills, consider yourself to be caring and compassionate and want to make a difference to patients, their relatives and your colleagues on a daily basis then we need you!
All of these skills complement our team and we would actively encourage you to apply.
Interview Date: 11th September 2023
Main duties of the job
This role would involve providing and maintaining high standards of nursing care for patients with acute cardiac conditions within the hospital. You would care for patients post MI, pre and post procedures, heart failure, arrhythmias, pre and post cardiac surgery amongst others.
The main duties of the HCA position within cardiology are to support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare. Please see the job description for full responsibilities but within Cardiology as an HCA you would be expected to assist patients with their personal care as well as considering their nutritional needs, taking observations routinely as well as post-procedural observations and maintaining high standards of care and documentation. You will be working very closely with registered nurses as well as other HCA colleagues and good, clear communication is essential.
There is also the opportunity for extended learning such as HCA study days which the trust holds but as a department, we also hold bespoke study / training days. There are also development opportunities - both in terms of clinical skills that can be achieved as well as further career opportunities within the department.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
Clinical
- 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 respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
- To participate in the admission process under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
Communication
- To be effective, clear and accurate when using all forms of communication throughout the Trust environment.
- Welcome patients, visitors and relatives patients to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required.
- Provide a high standard of support to patients and visitors who may have barriers to effective communication.
- To answer the telephone when required in a polite courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the Registered Nurse.
- Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
Clinical
- 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 respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
- To participate in the admission process under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
Communication
- To be effective, clear and accurate when using all forms of communication throughout the Trust environment.
- Welcome patients, visitors and relatives patients to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required.
- Provide a high standard of support to patients and visitors who may have barriers to effective communication.
- To answer the telephone when required in a polite courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the Registered Nurse.
- Communicate effectively within the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE level in Maths and English grade A-D (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people/team
Desirable
- Previous health/ social care support worker experience
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work well in a team
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE level in Maths and English grade A-D (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people/team
Desirable
- Previous health/ social care support worker experience
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work well in a team
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
