Job summary
At Cromer Hospital, we pride ourselves on the care patients receive and aim to provide only the very best experience. Working here, you will have the opportunity to work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and gain new skills whilst working in a variety of specialities. We are a professional but friendly team that welcomes new ideas and experiences which contribute to being able to provide the highest standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
The Day procedure Unit is made up of Muriel Thoms Day Procedure Unit, Allies Theatre and the North Norfolk Macmillan Centre. It has several LA (Local anaesthetic) procedure rooms, which are where minor surgery for Pain, Dermatology, Urology, Vascular and gynaecological specialities takes place, together with venesections and BCG treatments. This clinical work is supported by clinics which are either led by a specialist doctor or nurse with the support of the nursing team.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is willing to adapt to meet the needs of our service and able to support our trained staff with the above specialities. You should be able to work well as part of a team and be able to prioritise your own workload. The successful candidate will be expected to work in all areas of the department and be taught to use the specialised equipment.
Previous experience in one of these fields would be desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
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 at NNUH Colney Lane site
- 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 Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrates awareness of own professional responsibilities and upholds the PRIDE values consistently.
- Practices in accordance with the code of conduct for healthcare support workers clearly articulates the purpose of the code.
- Adherence to the uniform trust policy.
- To act as a role model to others; always projecting a professional image.
- Understands what is meant by duty of care and the boundaries of the HCSW Clinical care role.
- Adherence to NNUH policies consistently.
- To participate in tasks and carry out instructions of registered professionals relevant to area to support patient care e.g. collect blood for transfusion or purpose relevant to area, preparation of equipment for theatres, collecting medication from pharmacy or equipment from other clinical areas.
- To participate in audit as required.
- To develop self-awareness, building resilience, relationship building, self-care and adaptability.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrates awareness of own professional responsibilities and upholds the PRIDE values consistently.
- Practices in accordance with the code of conduct for healthcare support workers clearly articulates the purpose of the code.
- Adherence to the uniform trust policy.
- To act as a role model to others; always projecting a professional image.
- Understands what is meant by duty of care and the boundaries of the HCSW Clinical care role.
- Adherence to NNUH policies consistently.
- To participate in tasks and carry out instructions of registered professionals relevant to area to support patient care e.g. collect blood for transfusion or purpose relevant to area, preparation of equipment for theatres, collecting medication from pharmacy or equipment from other clinical areas.
- To participate in audit as required.
- To develop self-awareness, building resilience, relationship building, self-care and adaptability.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds NVQ Level 3/ T levels/ A levels in Care/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role which can be demonstrated against the requirements of the role.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally in English
- Basic computer/IT skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to cope with stress and challenging situations
- 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
- City and Guilds NVQ Level 3/ T levels/ A levels in Care/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role which can be demonstrated against the requirements of the role.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally in English
- Basic computer/IT skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to cope with stress and challenging situations
- 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).
