Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Ward 4, Wansbeck General Hospital is a busy care of the elderly/orthogeriatric ward that cares for patients with complex medical needs. It can be a challenging but very rewarding role.
We are looking for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team, to support the qualified nursing team in the care of patients following transfer from The Northumbria Hospital. Nursing Assistants play a vital role in assisting and supporting patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The role includes assisting the qualified nursing staff:
* Delivering high quality direct and indirect patient care
* Assisting and supporting patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
* Maintaining high clinical standards
* Maintaining a clean and safe ward environment
* The post involves working a variety of shifts over the 24 hour period, including weekends and bank holidays and night duty; individuals need to be flexible to the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
* Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience
* Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
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.
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