Healthcare Assistant - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
Band 2


Main area

  • Outpatients
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Grade

  • Band 2
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Contract

  • Permanent
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Hours

  • Part time 20 hours per week (Maybe required to work evening and weekends)
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Job ref

Site

  • Outpatients
Department, Queens Medical Centre Campus
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £20,270 - £21,318 Per annum
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • 01/02/2023 08:00Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to work within the Outpatients Department within Ambulatory Care.

You will be based at the Queens Medical Hospital Campus but may be required to work on both Campuses (City/QMC).


We are looking for a dedicated, patient focused and registered nurse who is committed to providing the highest standards of nursing care for our patients.

You will work closely with all members of the nursing team including, Nurse Consultants, Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and other Allied Health Professionals, contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce and multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The taking and recording patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. Also patients height, weight and Body Mass Index. Ensure that patients are helped to retain and maintain their dignity and individuality. Participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients as required. Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic/ward and to other departments. Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.

Working for our organisation


Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) was established in 2006 and we are one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country and provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham.

NUH are, by any measure, a large, complex, person-centred organisation. With over 17,000 employees from a wide range of professional backgrounds, they are one of the region's largest employers.

NUH has an excellent national and international reputation for the quality of their patient care and for their research, education and innovation.

They have strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.

This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for their students, as well as being a major research organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, carry out nursing procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients


This may include:

assisting with and meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients, escorting patients to and from the toilet, dealing with dirty linen in accordance with Infection Prevention and Control Polices.

Person specification

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

  • Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures.
Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate effective time management skills
Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Level of education to be assessed prior to interview.
Desirable criteria

  • NVQ / QCF 2 in Healthcare ECDL
Experience

Essential criteria

  • Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients in a work environment.
Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience in a health or social care setting.
Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. Good telephone skills. Ability to pass on information accurately. onstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills. Good telephone skills. Ability to pass on information accurately.
Desirable criteria

Physical skills

Essential criteria

  • Capable of using equipment within a work environment under supervision
Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of moving and handling training
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
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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
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