Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Health Care Assistant - Gastroenterology

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Job summary

If you have a passion in customer service or care-giving or are looking for a new challenge - then we would love to hear from you

For an insight into the role, watch below!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6W-HYJwC04&t=1s

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who wish to develop their clinical skills and progress their healthcare career to join our team.

Main duties of the job

The job entails care of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures and also care of the specialised endoscopic equipment

The role covers working across 2 sites- the Quadram Institute and at NNUH . We perform endoscopic procedures on outpatients from across the region and inpatients who can be acutely unwellIf you have the skills and experience we are looking for we would love to hear from you!

Hours of work : Monday - Friday 8am to 6.30pm (10 hour shifts worked as 8am - 6pm or 8.30am - 6.30pm, no unsociable hours, bank holidays or weekends)

NHS AfC Band 2: starting at £23,614 per annum. For information on pay enhancements for unsocial hours please visit this link

https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/unsocial-hours-payments

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

Details

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-HCA-M1282

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


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.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer). The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • General Education to GCSE Level in Maths and English Grade A-D (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people/in a team

Desirable

  • Previous health/social care support worker experience

Skills

Essential

  • Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Basic computer/IT skills

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
  • Punctual, motivated and committed
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • General Education to GCSE Level in Maths and English Grade A-D (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people/in a team

Desirable

  • Previous health/social care support worker experience

Skills

Essential

  • Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Basic computer/IT skills

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
  • Punctual, motivated and committed

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister

Bex Jennings

Rebecca.jennings@nnuh.nhs.uk

01603288641

Details

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-HCA-M1282

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


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