Employer: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Town: Norwich
Salary: £23,615 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 27/11/2024
Health Care Assistant (Adult) - Gynaecology Outpatients
NHS AfC: Band 2
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
We are looking to employ a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join our expanding and dynamic team with a commitment to delivering the highest standard of patient care.
Main duties of the job
* To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
* To deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants.
* To report to Registered Nurse any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patient’s condition.
* To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
* To participate in the admission process under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
* Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
* To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Nurse.
* To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times.
* To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
* To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.
Person specification
Qualifications
* General education to GCSE level in Maths and English grade A-D (or equivalent)
* Care Certificate
Experience
* Experience of working with people/team
* Previous health/social care support worker experience
Skills
* Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
* Able to cope with stress and challenging situations
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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