Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward 12 at North Tyneside Hospital. We require one nursing assistant to join our team. Ward 12 is an innovative and forward-thinking, 23-bedded Care of the Elderly Ward.
We are looking for experienced candidates who have a commitment to ensuring safe and high-quality care is delivered to our patients, as well as being a role model and supporting other members of the MDT.
On Ward 12, there is a strong focus on multidisciplinary team working, to ensure safe and timely patient discharges or transfers to appropriate care settings.
You will be expected to work as part of a dynamic nursing team, delivering all aspects of care to patients and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience in a similar setting is desirable, but not essential. These posts will be rotational between day/night shifts and cover seven days a week.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The role includes assisting the qualified nursing staff:
* Delivering high-quality direct and indirect patient care
* Assisting and supporting patients, carers, and the multi-disciplinary team
* Maintaining high clinical standards
* Maintaining a clean and safe ward environment
* The post involves working a variety of shifts over the 24-hour period, including weekends and bank holidays and night duty; individuals need to be flexible to the needs of the service.
Job responsibilities
* To assist the qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
* To give basic nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision. Monitor patients' observations and vital signs including fluid balance.
* To report accurately perceived changes in a patient's manner, observation, eating habits, etc.
* To promote health within the ward setting.
* Organises own day-to-day work tasks or activities under the supervision of qualified staff.
* Able to respond to the changing needs of patients and ward routines.
Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
* Previous care experience in a health or social care setting.
Qualifications
* Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
* Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience.
* Level 3 qualification in a healthcare-related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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