Job summary
At #TeamNNUH we are recruiting Health Care Assistantsto join ourOlder People's Medicine (OPM)wards
OPM is set across 5 wards, Earsham, Loddon, Elsing, Brundall and Dunston, providing care for our older patients, from hip fracture care, Dementia care, palliative/end of life care, short stay with rapid assessment and discharge, and treatment of acute conditions. Working with our Loddon ward team also provides the opportunity to work with our OPED and OPAC teams - Older People's Emergency Department / Older People's Assessment Service. A role in OPM provides you with the opportunity to learn a number of key skills and to develop your experience in order to progress your career.
This is the ideal role for someone with NHS and/or care giving experience. Although experience as a Health Care Assistant is not essential you must have experience in a customer facing role or a position which requires you to work compassionately.
Please visit the below link to view our video on working on our wonderful Older People's Medicine Wards.
Working in Older People's Medicine at NNUH - YouTube
We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role due to not meeting UK Home Office criteria therefore must have the right to work in the UK. If you require visa sponsorship unfortunately we will not be able to proceed with your application.
Main duties of the job
Your role as a Healthcare Assistant will be:
- To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care
- To assist the patient with all aspects of personal care
- To adhere to Trust infection control procedures demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
- To ensure that patients are helped to retain their dignity and individuality.
You will complete a nationally recognised care certificate qualification, to develop knowledge that will allow you to be able to safely and accurately deliver effective patient care under the direction of the registered nurse.
At NNUH, we are passionate about staff development and will support you in your career. Our Health Care Assistants have the exciting opportunity to apply to join the Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) programme, a two-year course, resulting in Nursing Associate registration and making you eligible to train as a Registered Nurse via a shortened nursing degree or Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship (RNDA). The TNA course acts as a stepping stone to becoming a Nurse, and we are proud to offer this opportunity to our Health Care Assistants.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be supported through your Care Certificate Programme, requiring completion of set modules, with help from our dedicated Clinical Educator and Practice Development teams. Upon completion of the certificate, you will also have the opportunity to pick up additional bank shifts.
About us
At NNUH, we are passionate about staff development and will support you in your career as a Healthcare Assistant and beyond.
There are many exciting opportunities to develop personally and professionally within the division, some of our Health Care Assistants have the opportunity to apply to join the Trainee Nursing Associate (TNA) programme. This is a two-year course, resulting in Nursing Associate registration and making you eligible to train as a Registered Nurse via a shortened nursing degree or Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship (RNDA).
The TNA course acts as a stepping stone to becoming a Nurse, as a teaching hospital we are proud to able offer this opportunity to our Health Care Assistants.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be supported through your Care Certificate Programme, requiring completion of set standards, with help from our dedicated Medical Clinical Educator and Practice Development teams.
Upon completion of the certificate, you will also have the opportunity to work additional bank shifts in alternative areas of interest. This will enable you to gain further experience across specialties. To listen to some of the experiences of our healthcare assistants please see the following link for details: Working as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) at NNUH - YouTube
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Healthcare Assistant will include...
Healthcare Assistants carry out many care duties directly with patients, relatives, and carers. You will be working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where communication is vital nowhere else will a compassionate nature have such an impact. What matters most in this role is that you have a passion for helping others and enjoy working as part of a dedicated and passionate team.
Gain knowledge specific to the specialty that you are working within, with many exciting opportunities to develop clinical skills and career.
The kind of duties you can expect to be involved in after training (which we will provide) under the direction of a qualified professional practitioner can include the following:
-
measuring and recording clinical observations
-
helping patients to wash and dress
-
if required assisting patients to eat and drink
-
making and changing beds
If you have experience working in a fast paced, demanding role and youre looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!
When applying for this position please use your supporting statement to confirm the area youd like to work in and why. Please also use this section to explain why you are interested in a role at NNUH and how your experience is relevant or transferable to the position and why you wish to pursue a career as a Healthcare Assistant.
We have permanent roles available with full and part-time hours. You do not need experience, but you must have the qualities and skills suited to caring for acutely unwell people in a rewarding but sometimes challenging clinical setting. You must be able to work some weekends, nights and public holidays.
Information on hours/working pattern:
In post, you will be expected to work shifts, we aim to promote flexibility in shift allocation. Rotas cover a full 24 hours, 7 days a week and involve a mixture of working long days and night shifts. Day shifts start at 07:00 and finish at 19:30. Night shifts start at 19:00 and finish at 07:30.
Working night and weekend shifts attracts unsocial hours payments. For information on pay enhancements for unsocial hours please visit this link https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/unsocial-hours-payments
Information on Induction/Training:
If successful, you will have a 2-week (full time) induction course. 1 week classroom based and 1 week shadowing on the ward area allocated. We typically host 1-2 training courses per month, but they have limited spaces. We will do our best to book you on the earliest available training course but please do bear in mind there is sometimes a 1-2 month wait for a training course/start date during busy periods.
We offer FREE Park and Ride from Costessey (Monday to Friday)and have discounted bus tickets available for First Bus and Konectbus.
Please view the attached job description for full details on the role and responsibilities.
Those seeking BANK only hours please could you apply to our Bank Healthcare Assistant exclusive vacancies. You will need to check NHS Jobs and HealthJobsUK website to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Healthcare Assistant will include...
Healthcare Assistants carry out many care duties directly with patients, relatives, and carers. You will be working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where communication is vital nowhere else will a compassionate nature have such an impact. What matters most in this role is that you have a passion for helping others and enjoy working as part of a dedicated and passionate team.
Gain knowledge specific to the specialty that you are working within, with many exciting opportunities to develop clinical skills and career.
The kind of duties you can expect to be involved in after training (which we will provide) under the direction of a qualified professional practitioner can include the following:
-
measuring and recording clinical observations
-
helping patients to wash and dress
-
if required assisting patients to eat and drink
-
making and changing beds
If you have experience working in a fast paced, demanding role and youre looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!
When applying for this position please use your supporting statement to confirm the area youd like to work in and why. Please also use this section to explain why you are interested in a role at NNUH and how your experience is relevant or transferable to the position and why you wish to pursue a career as a Healthcare Assistant.
We have permanent roles available with full and part-time hours. You do not need experience, but you must have the qualities and skills suited to caring for acutely unwell people in a rewarding but sometimes challenging clinical setting. You must be able to work some weekends, nights and public holidays.
Information on hours/working pattern:
In post, you will be expected to work shifts, we aim to promote flexibility in shift allocation. Rotas cover a full 24 hours, 7 days a week and involve a mixture of working long days and night shifts. Day shifts start at 07:00 and finish at 19:30. Night shifts start at 19:00 and finish at 07:30.
Working night and weekend shifts attracts unsocial hours payments. For information on pay enhancements for unsocial hours please visit this link https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/unsocial-hours-payments
Information on Induction/Training:
If successful, you will have a 2-week (full time) induction course. 1 week classroom based and 1 week shadowing on the ward area allocated. We typically host 1-2 training courses per month, but they have limited spaces. We will do our best to book you on the earliest available training course but please do bear in mind there is sometimes a 1-2 month wait for a training course/start date during busy periods.
We offer FREE Park and Ride from Costessey (Monday to Friday)and have discounted bus tickets available for First Bus and Konectbus.
Please view the attached job description for full details on the role and responsibilities.
Those seeking BANK only hours please could you apply to our Bank Healthcare Assistant exclusive vacancies. You will need to check NHS Jobs and HealthJobsUK website to apply.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- General Education to GCSE Level in Maths and English Grade A-D (3 and above) or equivalent knowledge)
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous health/social care support worker experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a patient focused approach
- Is committed to providing the best possible care to patients
- Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
Desirable
Aptitide
Essential
- Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible, adaptable and responsible to change
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Able to work well in a team
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- General Education to GCSE Level in Maths and English Grade A-D (3 and above) or equivalent knowledge)
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous health/social care support worker experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a patient focused approach
- Is committed to providing the best possible care to patients
- Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
Desirable
Aptitide
Essential
- Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible, adaptable and responsible to change
- Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
- Able to work well in a team
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
