Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the Medical Business Unit working on a 25 bedded Acute Medical Ward.
The successful candidate would be expected to work as part of the team to deliver high standards of patient care responsive to patient's needs. There would be an expectation that you would be flexible and able to work to work a variety of shifts days, nights and weekends in order to accommodate the needs of the service.
The post holder will possess the ability to be able to work alone and with the wider supporting team, and work collaboratively with external agencies. You will be expected to demonstrate and role model the uppermost professional standards.
Main duties of the job
- Provide personal care for patients.
- Manual handling.
- To help maintain a clean and safe department.
- Ability to recognise the signs of the deteriorating patient and alert qualified staff accordingly.
- Maintain accurate record keeping and documentation within patients' records, integrated care pathways and electronic systems.
- The overall purpose of the post holder will be to provide support the registered nursing team.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote and deliver patient centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
- To provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence based practice.
- To support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework.
- To continually develop professionally to ensure the post holder has the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.
- To help maintain a clean and safe department.
- Although based predominately in one area the post holder may be required to rotate to other areas to accommodate service needs as required.
- The overall purpose of the post holder will be to provide support the nursing team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote and deliver patient centred care aligned with the Trust vision and Nursing and Midwifery strategy.
- To provide the highest standard of safe, effective and compassionate care through the effective use of evidence based practice.
- To support a continuously improving service, in line with the clinical governance framework, Trust objectives, and the NHS performance framework.
- To continually develop professionally to ensure the post holder has the appropriate level of skill, knowledge and competence to meet service/specialty requirements.
- To help maintain a clean and safe department.
- Although based predominately in one area the post holder may be required to rotate to other areas to accommodate service needs as required.
- The overall purpose of the post holder will be to provide support the nursing team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ in math's and English or evidence of GCSE math's and English
- IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
Desirable
- Previous care experience preferably in a health care setting
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ in math's and English or evidence of GCSE math's and English
- IT skills/knowledge appropriate to the role
Desirable
- Previous care experience preferably in a health care setting
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
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).
