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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Hexham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
ff54024a396a
Job Views:
6
Posted:
23.01.2025
Expiry Date:
09.03.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
Ward 4, Hexham General is a 30 bedded, single room ward. We provide medical care and rehabilitation for patients who are elderly, often with complex health needs and post stroke.
An opportunity has arisen for a nursing assistant to join our committed team. Our team is committed to providing high quality, safe care to our patients.
The successful applicant should have an interest in elderly care and stroke. They should also have excellent communication skills.
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.
Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made.
Main duties of the job
* To work under the supervision of qualified staff, support band 2 healthcare assistants and assist in supporting various training positions.
* To assist the qualified nursing staff to deliver high quality and safe nursing care.
* To provide assistance and support to patients, carers, and the extensive multi-disciplinary team.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job responsibilities
* To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of patient care.
* Assist with moving and handling.
* Follow guidance and procedures in relation to infection prevention and control.
* Assist with nutrition and hydration needs.
* Support patient personal care needs.
* Carry out observations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* 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.
Experience
Essential
* Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting.
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