Job summary There is the opportunity to recruit an Assistant Practitioners or Nursing Associates to work with the Nursing and Healthcare team at West Cornwall Hospital Medical Ward 1. We are looking for a pro-active and willing Band 4 AP/NA to support the delivery of care to our patients. As a Band 4 on the area you will be supported to nurse a cohort of patients and be responsible for their care, leading on their care and joining ward rounds to ensure that there is an MDT approach to the patient journey. Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time hours available. Main duties of the job Assist with and undertake patient assessment (under supervision andafter appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner). Obtain requested specimens and ensure transportation to appropriatedepartment - urine, faeces, sputum, exudates e.g., swabs - nose, eye,wound site, etc. Obtain requested routine bloods/investigations; have a basicunderstanding of normal and altered values, reporting adverse results. Maintain patients' personal and oral hygiene, e.g., help withdressing/ undressing, giving bed baths, mouth, and skin care,assisting with pressure area care, maintaining privacy and dignity. Assist in providing conditions to meet the patient's need for rest andsleep. Provide and promote health education; support and encourage thepatient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs. Maintain and improve the patient's mobility using appropriateequipment and handling techniques. Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e., help withmoving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment. Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain relievingmedication on patient's behalf. Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consentbefore undertaking nursing procedures. About us Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 156-6743073 Job locations West Cornwall Hospital St Clare Street Penzance TR18 2PF Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Person Specification Qualifcations Essential Qualified band 4 or due to qualify in 6 months Desirable Working currently at band 4 level values Essential Motivated/compassionate/willingness to learn/team player Desirable Has led on self initiated patient related quality projects Experience Essential Can lead a supported bay Person Specification Qualifcations Essential Qualified band 4 or due to qualify in 6 months Desirable Working currently at band 4 level values Essential Motivated/compassionate/willingness to learn/team player Desirable Has led on self initiated patient related quality projects Experience Essential Can lead a supported bay 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address West Cornwall Hospital St Clare Street Penzance TR18 2PF Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)