Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk.
Main area: Paediatrics
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 321-NOTSS-6842174-B3
Site: John Radcliffe Hospital
Town: Oxford
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
As a member of the team in this enhanced role, support and work closely with registered practitioners to deliver a high standard of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment without the need for direct supervision. To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area or department. This will be undertaken whilst maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and respecting their right to confidentiality. To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or Care Certificate as required. To be motivated in order to review progress with Manager at regular intervals through the appraisal process.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve caring for children and teenagers with the support of a registered nurse and being responsible for some housekeeping duties. Training will be given to successful applicants who will be required to complete a set of competencies enabling them to undertake specific additional nursing care duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
* Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
* Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values.
Clinical Practice
* Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care.
* Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
* Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
* Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals.
Personal Qualities
* Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner.
* Flexible, adaptable, organised with good time management skills.
* Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding.
* Smart professional appearance and adherence to uniform policy.
* Recognise limitations of role and seek help and guidance.
* Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
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