medical assistant Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 2
Job overview
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work within Main Outpatients at Nottingham city Hospital at the Nottingham University Hospitals. You may be required to work across campuses (City/QMC/TC)
We support Outpatient clinics for various specialties meaning there is lots of variety within this role.
We are looking for a dedicated, patient focused HCA who is committed to providing the highest standards of nursing care for our patients.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant. We offer a supportive teamwork structure and an opportunity to further your skills. You will work closely with a highly skilled workforce including Registered Nurses and Specialist Nurses.
If you are enthusiastic and passionate, and is able to work in a demanding, yet rewarding environment and would like to become a part of a friendly and supportive team. If you think that is you then please make contact.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert
You will be required to carry out a number of designated tasks, of which will involve direct care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse in the outpatient setting.
Act as a chaperone for the patient and clinicians.
The successful applicant will work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Following appropriate training and assessment, undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.
The post holder is not required to hold statutory qualifications.
Working for our organisation
We pride ourselves on providing the best possible experience to our patients and their families, ensuring clinical excellence and compassionate, thoughtful care at all times within the Ambulatory Care Division.
The Main Outpatient department is located at the Nottingham City Hospital
Support and training for this role will be provided within the established team. Within Ambulatory Care Division we have access to our dedicated Clinical education team.
An insight visit is highly recommended.
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 needs of patients, chaperoning patients and clinicians within outpatients, escorting patients to and from the toilet.
The taking and accurately 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 and to other departments.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.
Person specification
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level of education to be assessed prior to interview.
Desirable criteria
- NVQ / QCF 2 in Healthcare
- Care Certificate
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.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills – e.g. e-mail
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective time management skills.
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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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
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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.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
