North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
To apply for the band 3 post you must have NVQ level 3 (or be enrolled to commence the NVQ 3) and the care certificate.
The department is going through a lot of exciting changes which is providing opportunities for career development and progression. We pride ourselves in the development of our staff.
Main duties of the job
You will work in the A&E department as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting in the care of adults and children.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high-quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
* National Care Certificate
* NVQ 3 in care (willingness to complete within one year of start date) or equivalent experience
Experience
* Working in a customer-focused/caring environment
* NHS Employment
* Use of a computer
Knowledge
* Ability to carry out routine elements of assessment to enhance the patient/client journey
* Ability to meet the basic needs of patients including washing, dressing, and feeding
* Confidentiality
* Ability to maintain and improve knowledge, skills, and competence to ensure high standards of patient care
* Nursing policies and procedures
Skills and Aptitudes
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work as a member of a team
* Ability to use initiative appropriately
* Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
* Competent in physical skills e.g. recording ECGs, recording blood glucose etc.
* Ability to meet deadlines
* IT Skills
* Extended scope of practice pertinent to role
Personal circumstances
* Ability to communicate with members of the public and health care providers
* Presents self as courteous, respectful, and helpful
* Ability to work effectively under direct supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team
Other requirements
* Alignment to trust values
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.
Job Details
Location: Accident & Emergency, Cumberland Infirmary
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 262-A-25-6995794
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