Employer: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Town: Norwich
Salary: £23,615 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 29/11/2024
Health Care Assistant (Adult) - Cley Gynaecology
NHS AfC: Band 2
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
We are looking to employ a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic healthcare assistant to join our expanding and dynamic team with a commitment to delivering the highest standard of patient care.
Main duties of the job
* Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care delivered with dignity, respect, and compassion.
* Support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service.
* Accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse.
* Deliver care and carry out duties as specified within the Trust's Approved core task list for Healthcare assistants.
* Report to Registered Nurse any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patient’s condition.
* Respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
* Participate in the admission process under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
* Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
* Document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Nurse maintaining confidentiality at all times.
* Assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Registered Nurse.
* Keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.
Person specification
Qualifications
* General education to GCSE level in Maths and English grade A-D (or equivalent)
* Care Certificate
Experience
* Experience of working with people/team
* Previous health/social care support worker experience
Skills
* Clear and effective reading and writing in the English language
* Able to cope with stress and challenging situations
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
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