Nursing Assistant - Stafford, 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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Stafford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The role of this nursing assistant post is flexible, and the post holder will therefore, be required to provide support over a wide range of service/functions.

Key to this flexibility is the requirement for staff to work variable hours on a week by week basis within agreed limits.

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

  • It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year and with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
  • Communicate & report any changes or information relating to the patient to the Registered Nurse.
  • Communicate appropriately with patients & visitors to the Ward or Department, portraying a professional respectful manner at all times.
  • To receive patients, visitors & staff in a calm, friendly & efficient manner
  • Exchanges factual information with patients using reassurance, tact & empathy.
  • May overcome barriers to understanding for example patients with physical or mental disabilities & for those patients whose first language is not English.
  • Under direct or nondirect supervision of a Registered Nurse as deemed appropriate will assist with all aspects of essential patient care.
  • Provision of personal care to patients.
  • Prepare equipment for medical and nursing staff for procedures
  • Assist medical & 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 by the Registered Nurse
  • Within individual training programmes & local protocols, checks & cleans equipment.
  • Under the direction & supervision of the Sister/Charge Nurse order stocks & supplies & ensure they are store appropriately.
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 more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact the Hiring Manager, Deborah Elliott (see contact details)
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