Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding progressive career?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work within our Neuro Rehabilitation inpatient service on Ward 3, Walkergate Park.
The service supports individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury, who present with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems. We aim to provide a welcoming environment that is suitable for people who require assessment and/ or rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of individuals who have an acquired brain injury. You must be flexible, adaptive and reliable with excellent communication skills and demonstrate a patient centred approach. An interest in working within Neurological care in a challenging but rewarding environment is essential.
You will work shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period. You will work in a highly supported environment, and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.
We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development review that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of our patients.
You will be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective safe and caring services. You will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 1st October 2024
Closing date : 8th October 2024
Please note, this vacancy may close before the above closing date, once a suitable number of applications have been received.
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 1st October 2024
Closing date : 8th October 2024
Please note, this vacancy may close before the above closing date, once a suitable number of applications have been received.
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- English GCSE
- Maths GCSE
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex needs
- Person centred care
- Experience of working within an inpatient setting
Desirable
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication
- Time Management
- Literacy skills
- Numeracy skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise
- Record keeping skills
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- English GCSE
- Maths GCSE
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with service users with complex needs
- Person centred care
- Experience of working within an inpatient setting
Desirable
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication
- Time Management
- Literacy skills
- Numeracy skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise
- Record keeping skills
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).
