Job summary
St Bartholomew's Hospital is part of the Bart's Health group of hospitals that serves an area that is rich in diversity, providing services to a broad and diverse multicultural community for people living in East London and beyond. It is an internationally renowned teaching Hospital which offers a full range of local and specialist services for the treatment of cancer , heart conditions, fertility problems and endocrinology conditions.
We do not offer A&E services. Admissions to the ward are either direct admissions using the emergency pathway, elective from home, in-patient transfers from our referring hospitals, or admissions from the out-patients department.
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants with excellent communication skills and the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working effectively within a team. Ideal applicants will understand the importance of patient centred care. We will provide you with excellent development opportunities and a team that lives and works by our values.
The state-of-the-art Bart's Heart Centre is located in King George V wing of the Hospital, we currently have vacancies in 4B Ward. This ward is a busy 20 bedded Cardiothoracic surgical ward specialising in preoperative and postoperative surgical patients. Patients are routinely admitted for scheduled cardiac surgery or transferred from other hospitals as we are a leading specialised cardiac centre.
Main duties of the job
To provide support to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals by assisting with patients care (always under direct supervision) and providing other support and administrative services.
The Nursing Assistant works under the direction and supervision of qualified nurses to deliver aspects of care within the boundaries of their assessed competencies.
To take a major role in the timely provision of clean and equipped patient bed areas.
To assist in the maintenance of a safe, healthy and hygienic environment.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Patients and their families are at the centre of everything we do and patient experience is enhanced.2. Support of the team to deliver high standards of clinical care to critical care patientsunder direction and supervision according to clinical guidelines and trust policies.3. Development of knowledge and skills to competently support the Registered Nursesand deliver care under supervision within the critical care setting.4. Maintain effective communication between the nursing team, clinical areas and service users.5. Works within the boundaries of the role of the Nursing Assistant at all times and refers to the Registered Nurse as appropriate.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Patients and their families are at the centre of everything we do and patient experience is enhanced.2. Support of the team to deliver high standards of clinical care to critical care patientsunder direction and supervision according to clinical guidelines and trust policies.3. Development of knowledge and skills to competently support the Registered Nursesand deliver care under supervision within the critical care setting.4. Maintain effective communication between the nursing team, clinical areas and service users.5. Works within the boundaries of the role of the Nursing Assistant at all times and refers to the Registered Nurse as appropriate.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the job role
- Knowledge of the principles of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for patient focused care
- Awareness of physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Education/Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- GCSE in maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy.
- Health care / caring experience
- Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal communication
- Clear written communication
- Able to organise own workload
- Ability to work under supervision
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
- Able to work calmly within the pressured environment
- Able to work well within a diverse team
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the job role
- Knowledge of the principles of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need for patient focused care
- Awareness of physical, psychological, cultural and social needs of patients.
Education/Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- GCSE in maths and English language or minimum of Key Skills Level 1 in literacy and numeracy.
- Health care / caring experience
- Experience of working with the public and demonstrating strong customer care skills
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal communication
- Clear written communication
- Able to organise own workload
- Ability to work under supervision
- Able to use own initiative
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
- Able to work calmly within the pressured environment
- Able to work well within a diverse team
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).
