About this role
Job summary
Are you a dynamic and motivated Health care support worker? Do you wish to develop your skills andjoin a motivated and committed team?
If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. We are seeking to recruit a HCSW tocomplement our team. As a Thoracic and Oesophagogastric surgical unit we work very closely as amultidisciplinary team and have a dedicated and skilled nursing team as well as therapy and medicalstaff.
Dilham - TOGU is one of a few units across the country providing specialist support for Oesophagogastric and Thoracic patients. We have a 36 bedded unit we strive to provide excellent nursing care and follow the trust PRIDE values with lots of training opportunities available. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the team.
Denton Ward - The Sir Thomas Browne Academic Colorectal Unit - Denton Ward is a 23-bedded unitproviding specialist care for colorectal and general surgical patients, both pre- and post-operatively. Wepride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, working closely with themultidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. We look forward tomeeting you and discussing what you could bring to our team.
The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities andrequirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet theperson specification.
Main duties of the job
Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times. Teamwork is our priority, priding ourselves on providing evidence based, holistic and individualised care for our patients and their families. Our nurses are encouraged to continue to develop and progress to their full potential.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Demonstrates awareness of own professional responsibilities and upholds the PRIDE values consistently. Practices in accordance with the code of conduct for healthcare support workers clearly articulates the purpose of the code. Adherence to the uniform trust policy To act as a role model to others; always projecting a professional image. Understands what is meant by duty of care and the boundaries of the HCSW Clinical care role. Adherence to NNUH policies consistently. To participate in tasks and carry out instructions of registered professionals relevant to area to support patient care e.g. collect blood for transfusion or purpose relevant to area, preparation of equipment for theatres, collecting medication from pharmacy or equipment from other clinical areas. To participate in audit as required. To develop self-awareness, building resilience, relationship building, self-care and adaptability. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
City and Guilds NVQ Level 3/ T levels/ A levels in Care/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent experience Completion of care certificate within 12 weeks of start date
Experience Essential
Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role which can be demonstrated against the requirements of the role.
Attitude, aptitude Essential
Caring and compassionate with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Able to cope with stress and challenging situations Reliable and professional
Skills Essential
Good numeracy and literacy skills, clear and effective reading and writing in English language Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally in English
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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Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)