Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge?
Do you have excellent communication skills, consider yourself to be caring and compassionate and want to make a difference to the patient's experience on a daily basis?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join and be part of the ward team within Gastroenterology.
Gastroenterology is an exciting, evidence-based specialty that offers opportunities to learn and develop nursing practice within a supported structure.
Our Gastroenterologists have experience in the management of all Gastroenterology conditions from complex eating disorders to acute bleeds.
We are currently seeking compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Nursing Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team with a passion for caring. You will be fully supported and provided with learning and training opportunities.
Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and possess a willingness to take on new challenges
Main duties of the job
To work with all members of the Ward/Department clinical team within the multi-disciplinary framework
To maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse
To work in accordance with the principles laid down by the Nursing/Midwifery professional bodies and Trust Policies
Whilst previous experience of caring for acutely ill patients would be advantageous; we are also interested in hearing from individuals who have a special talent for being caring and compassionate and who would be able to go the extra mile to help our patients feel valued and cared for and at all times to treat them with dignity and respect.
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
- 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
- Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
- To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Nurse.
- To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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 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
- Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
- To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Nurse.
- To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.
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)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people/team
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the HCA role
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- 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)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people/team
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the HCA role
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- 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
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).
