Job description
Band 2
- Full time
- Part time
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arose on Ward B3 for a full-time / part-time Healthcare assistant to join our team.
On Ward b3 you will be working on a fast-paced Acute medicine admission ward. Supporting our team of registered nurses, where you will provide direct care to ensure our patient experience is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
The role is open to full-time and part-time hours. Please be aware that typical shift patterns are 07:00 - 19:30 and 19:00 - 07:30, across seven days of the week (including bank holidays).
We are looking for candidates with high levels of care and compassion and who demonstrate qualities of Team NUH. No prior experience is necessary as we support you through a healthcare assistant induction and support you to complete the National Care Certificate.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, forward thinking and caring individuals who are committed to providing a high standard of safe quality patient care.
As you will be delivering hands on care within our adult in-patient clinical areas, we are looking for excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with members of the public and the hospital multidisciplinary teams.
Whilst previous experience of caring would be advantageous, we are also interested in hearing from exceptional individuals without this experiences.
We want to hear from people with a special talent for caring and compassion, who would be able to go the extra mile to help our patients feel valued and care for and at all times to treat them with dignity and respect.
Working for our organisation
At Nottingham University Hospitals (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, their relatives and carers; and they complement the clinical care provided by our nurses, doctors, midwives and therapists.
As a healthcare assistant at NUH, there are many opportunities for further progression and enhancing your clinical skills.
NUH is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. We are a large, complex, person centred organisation with an excellent national and international reputation for the quality of patient care, research, education and innovation. For more information about the Trust, visit our website
some of the benefits of working for our organisation include:
Flexible working
Opportunities to be innovative/creative within the workplace
Friendly and supportive work colleagues within the team
Salary Sacrifice schemes
Cycle to work and other travel to work schemes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Please ensure you meet the essential requirements in the person specification prior to applying.
You will work alongside the nurses, assisting in admitting our patients, caring for our confused and acutely ill patients and assisting with activities of daily living and providing support to patients and relatives.
You will also be expected to assist transferring patients on chairs/trolleys to our step down wards. Cleaning, tidying and stocking up also is a daily task.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level of education to be assessed prior to interview
Desirable criteria
- NVQ / QCF 2 In Healthcare or eqivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Customer experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a healthcare or social setting
Communication
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate computer literacy
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work well with others / work part of a team
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Capable of using equipment within a work environment
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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.