Job summary Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting Nursing Assistants to various posts within the Ophthalmology Outpatient department Hull Royal Infirmary. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on either a full-time or part-time basis. The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the registered nursing team in providing direct high quality patient care. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Sister and in partnership with the registered nursing team. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. The hours of work will include days, nights and weekend cover on a rotational basis. Main duties of the job You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written, have a flexible approach to working and previous evidence of effective team working. We welcome applicants who have a genuine desire to develop within the NHS to deliver excellent care for patients. We expect applicants to be motivated, honest and reliable. In return you can expect an excellent level of supportfor personal and professional development About us The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year PA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 356-24-6639675 Job locations HRI Hull HU32JZ Job description Job responsibilities For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Katy Rutter, Senior Sister Ophthalmic Outpatients on 01482 816655 Job description Job responsibilities For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Katy Rutter, Senior Sister Ophthalmic Outpatients on 01482 816655 Person Specification Education/ qualification Desirable Evidence of continued development Skills and ability Essential Effective communication both written and verbal Able to work in stressful environment Flexible approach to work Desirable Work under own initiative Attention to detail Computer skills Knowledge Essential To work effectively as part of a team Basic literacy, and arithmetic skills Understands the importance of confidentiality Insight into needs of patients and colleagues Desirable Understand the principals of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice Show awareness of risk assessment, and risk management Disposition Essential Displays insight into effective team work Demonstrates flexibility Other Requirements Essential Prepared to develop responsibilities Should demonstrate a caring manner, committed to caring to people from any type of cultural background or illness Prepared to dress in accordance with hospital policy Desirable Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others Person Specification Education/ qualification Desirable Evidence of continued development Skills and ability Essential Effective communication both written and verbal Able to work in stressful environment Flexible approach to work Desirable Work under own initiative Attention to detail Computer skills Knowledge Essential To work effectively as part of a team Basic literacy, and arithmetic skills Understands the importance of confidentiality Insight into needs of patients and colleagues Desirable Understand the principals of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice Show awareness of risk assessment, and risk management Disposition Essential Displays insight into effective team work Demonstrates flexibility Other Requirements Essential Prepared to develop responsibilities Should demonstrate a caring manner, committed to caring to people from any type of cultural background or illness Prepared to dress in accordance with hospital policy Desirable Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others 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. Employer details Employer name Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address HRI Hull HU32JZ Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)