Description : Healthcare Assistant. Company : Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Location : Nottingham

Band 2

Main area Respiratory Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours per week or part time 23-30 hours per week) Job ref 164-5690230 Site City hospital Town Nottingham Salary £22,383 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2023 23:59

Job overview

The winter escalation ward has a opportunity for a full time or part time available for Healthcare Assistants to join our fantastic team. Working alongside registered nurses and with the other healthcare assistance on our ward you will provide direct care to our patients. This ward will be used to manage our Winter escalation beds and post its hibernation you will be supported to find posts elsewhere within NUH. There will be the support of clinical education and therefore excellent learning opportunities to learning more about respiratory conditions and learn new skills. The post will involve working a full range of shifts covering nights and weekends. The role of the Healthcare Assistant is vital in supporting registered nurses to provide excellent care.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The successful candidates will ideally have previous experience of working with adults, demonstrate a talent for being caring and compassionate, and have excellent communication skills. Please complete the online application if you are interested in being considered for one of our Healthcare Assistant posts and can demonstrate that you meet all of the essential criteria on the job specification.

Working for our organisation

We are proud of our investment in staff and have a well-established induction and support program for clinical support workers

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role. Please ensure you meet the essential requirements in the person specification prior to applying.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Understand of the trust values and behaviours. 6 Cs

Desirable criteria

• experience in health care

commication skills

Essential criteria

• Clear and effective communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates ICT skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.