Job summary
The Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism(OCDEM) has an exciting opportunity for an senior nursing assistant to join the team. The role will consist of working alongside and supporting members of the Diabetes, Lipid, Endocrine and Podiatry Teams, helping to care for patients attending the services within OCDEM. The role will be interesting/educational and rewarding.
OCDEM is open Monday to Friday and core hours for this role are 8-6pm, Mon to Friday, split over a 37.5hrs week. Flexible working will be considered.
We are looking for candidates who have experience checking vital signs and phlebotomy skills.
Main duties of the job
Assisting staff
Supporting patients
Phlebotomy
Performing ECG
Performing Visual Fields
Performing/documenting clinical measurements and recording on EPR
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities are to support the teams working within OCDEM
To support patients emotionally and clinically through their individual clinical pathway.
https://admin.trac.jobs/documents?vdoc=7057592
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities are to support the teams working within OCDEM
To support patients emotionally and clinically through their individual clinical pathway.
https://admin.trac.jobs/documents?vdoc=7057592
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values
Education, training and qualif
Essential
- To demonstrate literacy and numeracy
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
- Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject.
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care.
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
- Phlebotomy skills
- Experience checking vital signs
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
Improving Quality and Developi
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and awareness of key policies legislation in order to maintain information governance.
- Appreciates the need for changes in the organisation or role requirements and can make a positive contribution to change management
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved
Personal Qualities and Physica
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- Smart professional appearance and adherence to uniform policy
- Recognise limitations of role and seek help and guidance
- To support and orientate new staff and contribute to their development acting as a role model.
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values
Education, training and qualif
Essential
- To demonstrate literacy and numeracy
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
- Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject.
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care.
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
- Phlebotomy skills
- Experience checking vital signs
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
Improving Quality and Developi
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and awareness of key policies legislation in order to maintain information governance.
- Appreciates the need for changes in the organisation or role requirements and can make a positive contribution to change management
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved
Personal Qualities and Physica
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- Smart professional appearance and adherence to uniform policy
- Recognise limitations of role and seek help and guidance
- To support and orientate new staff and contribute to their development acting as a role model.
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
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.
