Senior Nursing Assistant

Job title:

Senior Nursing Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

We have an opportunity for a band 3 nursing assistant, the role will cover clinical and non clinical duties.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person that can help make a difference to both the experience of the patients and staff.Beach ward is a busy paediatric ward that cares for children with renal and urology conditions. The special feed unit that caters for the whole of the Evelinais also part of Beach wardThis is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly renowned and innovative multi-disciplinary team at one of the UK’s leading teaching Hospitals.Informal visits are encouraged.Closing date: 29/09/2024Interview date: 14/10/2024Main duties of the jobWe are a specialised children’s ward, the role will facilitate the smooth running of the ward, the successful candidate will be pivotal in maintaining the ward environment and supplies and supporting the nursing staff to provide excellent clinical careWith an established philosophy of inter-disciplinary working and a high level of nursing autonomy we offer a progressive and innovative working environment. Opportunities for support development and further training are available.About usGuy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.Date posted17 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£27,948 to £29,468 a year p.a inc HCA pro rotaContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number196-NM12100Job locationsEvelina London Children’s HospitalWestminster Bridge RoadLondonSE1 7EHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist with patient nutritional needs eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patients needsTo assist registered professionals in the assessment, admission and discharge and handover of patients including any necessary risk assessmentsTo escort patients and families to other departments within the hospital as requiredTo participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriateTo be competent in the making of complex infant feedsRecognise and avoid situations that might be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of individualsPlease see job descriptions for more details Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist with patient nutritional needs eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patients needsTo assist registered professionals in the assessment, admission and discharge and handover of patients including any necessary risk assessmentsTo escort patients and families to other departments within the hospital as requiredTo participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriateTo be competent in the making of complex infant feedsRecognise and avoid situations that might be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of individualsPlease see job descriptions for more detailsPerson SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in healthcare facility
• Customer care experience
• Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities

SkillsEssential

• Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
• Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
• Able and willing to help others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care
• Ability to respect people’s dignity, wishes and beliefs; involves them in shared decision making
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues and patients, using a sensitive /sympathetic approach, updating the team and using handover effectively

Desirable

• Able to use technology to access and document in patient’s notes

KnowledgeEssential

• Evidence of general education e.g. Functional skills level 2 in numeracy and literacy or GCSE’s maths and English grades A-C / grades 4 – 9 or equivalent.
• Vocational Level 3 in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality

Desirable

• completion of Care certificate

Additional informationEssential

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• able to complete manual handling tasks including moving beds and trolleys
• Demonstrate good time management skills and attention to detail

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in healthcare facility
• Customer care experience
• Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities

SkillsEssential

• Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
• Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
• Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
• Able and willing to help others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care
• Ability to respect people’s dignity, wishes and beliefs; involves them in shared decision making
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues and patients, using a sensitive /sympathetic approach, updating the team and using handover effectively

Desirable

• Able to use technology to access and document in patient’s notes

KnowledgeEssential

• Evidence of general education e.g. Functional skills level 2 in numeracy and literacy or GCSE’s maths and English grades A-C / grades 4 – 9 or equivalent.
• Vocational Level 3 in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality

Desirable

• completion of Care certificate

Additional informationEssential

• Motivated and enthusiastic
• able to complete manual handling tasks including moving beds and trolleys
• Demonstrate good time management skills and attention to detail

Expected salary

£27948 – 29468 per year

Location

Southwark, South East London – Lambeth, South East London

Job date

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:46:25 GMT

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