Nursing Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The role of the Medical Outpatients Nursing Assistant post is flexible, and the post holder will therefore, be required to provide support over a wide range of service/functions within an outpatient setting and surrounding areas.

The role of the Medical outpatients Nursing Assistant will include but is not limited to:

providing basic elements of care, assisting with procedures/chaperoning, obtaining of blood samples and ecgs and some clerical duties such as use of trust computer systems, dealing with patient notes and referrals.

The post holder will be required to work according to a locally agreed Code of Conduct for Nursing Assistants.


Communication and relationship skills:


  • All employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year and with the first appraisal taking place 6 months from appointment.
  • Communicate and report any changes relating to the patient to the nurse in charge.
  • Communicate appropriately with patients/visitors.
  • To receive patients, visitors and staff in a calm and efficient manner.
  • Uses reassurance, tact and empathy when communicating.
  • To assist in the overcoming of any barriers to understanding.
Knowledge, Training & Experience

  • The post holder will be required to undertake the Care Certificate/NA Competency packages relevant to the healthcare setting and ongoing training as determined by the Trust and their line manager. It is mandatory for All staff NEW to care that they complete the Care Certificate.
  • The post holder will have previous experience in a care environment (If not they will be enrolled onto the Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship programme)
Responsibility for Patient/Client Care

  • Under direct or nondirect supervision of a Registered Nurse will assist with all aspects of essential patient care.
  • Provision of personal care to patients.
  • Respect patient privacy and dignity at all times
  • Prepare equipment for medical and nursing staff for procedures
  • Assist medical and nursing staff with procedures as required
  • Act as a chaperone supporting patients undergoing examinations or procedures
  • Escort patients to other areas of the Trust as directed
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford.

Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.


For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

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