Healthcare Assistant - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
Band 3Main area
- Interventional Radiology Theatres
Grade
- Band 3
Contract
- Permanent: Part time
Hours
- 33.5 hours per week (Various depending if full time or part time)
Job ref
A
Site
- City
Town
- Nottingham
Salary
- £21,730 - £23,177 per annum pro rata
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Salary period
- Yearly
Closing
- 25/05/2023 23:59Job overview
Due to a service expansion we are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate and caring individual to join our multidisciplinary team in Interventional Radiology Theatres at the City Hospital site.
This is a part time position and if successful you would work as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing a high standard of care to patients and their carers' within the Radiology department.
Following appropriate training and with the indirect supervision of a registered nurse or radiographer you would participate in the treatment and after care of patients undergoing specialised interventional/investigative radiological procedures.
Act as the patient's advocate ensuring that their best interests are met.
Using the competency framework carry out basic nursing care of the patient and their daily activities and promote patient safety, comfort, privacy, dignity and confidentiality, reporting any change in condition to the person in charge.
Ensure that patients are helped to retain dignity and individuality, and act as chaperone when requested.
Use initiative in planning daily and weekly routines, ensuring that delays are minimised by preparing the imaging room and equipment for each new patient.
Carry out the role without the need for constant supervision and direction recognising limitations and seeking supervision when necessary.
Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
At NUH we take great pride in having in place a team of highly trained Healthcare Assistants to provide quality and compassionate patient care.
These roles are essential to the experience of our patients and their relatives and carers and they complement the clinical care provided by our doctors, nurses and radiographers.
As a healthcare assistant at NUH, there are many opportunities for further progression and enhancing your clinical skills.Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see main duties section above and the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities
Person specification
Training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education Level of education to be assessed prior to interview NVQ/QCF level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent
- NVQ / QCF 3 in Healthcare, Evidence of Professional development
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in a caring role within a health or social care setting
- Previous experience in an NHS acute hospital
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills Good telephone skills Ability to pass on information accurately
Analytical and Judgement skill
Essential criteria
- Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures
Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.
Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence:
All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy:
NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa's and driving license through a system called Trust ID.
NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment.
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