Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting position has become available for a Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work on our Oncology Day Unit at North Tyneside General Hospital. The role involves working alongside our team of nurses and our Ward Manager to provide assistance and support to patients, carers, and the multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high-quality service. The role will involve daily phlebotomy, basic patient assessment, and general housekeeping duties to help with the smooth daily running of the ward.
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
* To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care.
* To provide assistance and support to patients, carers, and the multi-disciplinary team.
* To maintain high clinical standards.
* To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
Job responsibilities
* Accurately record all patient observations and blood sugar levels.
* Perform venepuncture and cannulation.
* Use Trust Systems such as Chemocare and ICE.
* Assist in pre-assessments for patients starting SACT.
* Promote health within the ward setting and prepare clinical areas for procedures, i.e., Aseptic Technique.
* Demonstrate safe manual handling of patients.
* Assist in ensuring a clean, safe, and pleasant ward environment.
* Adhere to trust policies.
* Contribute to the induction of healthcare assistants.
* Share knowledge and skills with all new members of staff, including students.
* Complete staff surveys.
* Take personal responsibility for achieving agreed objectives through the appraisal process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience.
* Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, and relevant legislation.
Experience and knowledge
* Previous care experience in a health or social care setting.
Skills and abilities
* Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area.
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
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per rota per annum.
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