Job summary We are looking an individual to join our dynamic team on critical care. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other unit duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly. To work according to trust policies and procedures. To assist the registered nurses (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care and report any concerns regarding the patient's condition to the qualified nurse. Maintain patients' privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner. Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the unit objectives. Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors. Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the unit. Engage and support quality improvement initiatives appropriate to role. Interview Date Friday 14 March 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. Main duties of the job Maintain and improve knowledge, skills and competence to ensure high standards of patient care Contribute to a welcoming and supportive environment for colleagues, patients and visitors Prioritise workload effectively Assist registered staff to undertake care activities to meet the individual needs of patients Use electronic resources to support the delivery of care Contribute to a clean, tidy and well-stocked clinical environment Attend mandatory training and be responsible for own development Possess a basic knowledge of infection control to inform practice About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2025-05-038 Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other ward / department duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly. To abide by Trust policies and procedures. To assist the registered nurses (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care and report any concerns regarding the patients condition to the qualified nurse. Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner. Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives. Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors. Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward / Department. Assist with admin & clerical duties as required. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities Post holder will be expected to contribute to housekeeping and other ward / department duties as required, e.g. general tidiness, re-determined stock levels are met and clinical equipment is clean, working and stored correctly. To abide by Trust policies and procedures. To assist the registered nurses (or other healthcare practitioners) in providing high quality patient care and report any concerns regarding the patients condition to the qualified nurse. Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and provide care in a compassionate and sensitive manner. Be an effective part of the multi-disciplinary team contributing to the departmental objectives. Maintaining a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patients, their families and visitors. Actively contribute to the provision of nutrition of the patients on the Ward / Department. Assist with admin & clerical duties as required. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to maintain and improve knowledge, skills and competence to ensure high standards of patient care Ability to meet basic care needs of patients Understanding of confidentiality Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Desirable Understanding of basic food hygiene concepts Understanding of basic safeguarding An understanding of working in the NHS SKILLS Essential Basic IT skills Ability to be responsible for own development, identifying training needs, set personal objectives and attend appropriate training as agreed by line manager Ability to initiate emergency action when required e.g. Cardiac arrest, Fire EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to plan, prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities Desirable Experience of caring in a health care setting QUALIFICATIONS Essential NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience in care or domestic work GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills) Person Specification KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to maintain and improve knowledge, skills and competence to ensure high standards of patient care Ability to meet basic care needs of patients Understanding of confidentiality Basic knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control Desirable Understanding of basic food hygiene concepts Understanding of basic safeguarding An understanding of working in the NHS SKILLS Essential Basic IT skills Ability to be responsible for own development, identifying training needs, set personal objectives and attend appropriate training as agreed by line manager Ability to initiate emergency action when required e.g. Cardiac arrest, Fire EXPERIENCE Essential Ability to plan, prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities Desirable Experience of caring in a health care setting QUALIFICATIONS Essential NVQ Level 2 in appropriate subject (or on pathway) or equivalent qualification / experience in care or domestic work GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 3-1 (or D-G or Level 1 Functional/Key Skills) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)