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Job summary

Main area
Children's Respite
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 36 hours per week (Shift based on a 24 hour rotation)
Job ref
839-6309413-LR-A
Employer
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Squirrels
Town
Aylsham
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/08/2024 23:59

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust logo

Healthcare Assistant

Band 3

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join the team of nursing staff at Squirrels Children's Residential Short Breaks Unit.   Squirrels is an Aylsham based  unit providing specialist, high quality, person centred care for children and young persons.

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NCH&C’s Values and Behaviour Framework.

This job description is to be read in conjunction with the core skills list for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

To make patients welcome to clinical area and participate in admission process under the supervision of registered staff.

Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.

To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

To adhere to Trust infection control procedures.

To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the RN.

To chaperone/escort patients to other clinical departments and or NHS Units under the direction of the RN.

To assist with the discharge process for patients directed by the RN and/or a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

Working for our organisation

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

If you are aged 16-30 and not currently in education, employment or training, our colleagues at the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (supported by the Princes Trust), can provide application and interview coaching. To request this support please contact [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the RN who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

To carry out duties as specified within the Trust's Approved Core Task List for Clinical Support Worker (working within assessed competence).

To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patient's clinical condition.

To  support patient's emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, and actively encouraging participation in ward-based activities.

To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on Trust systems maintaining confidentiality at all times.

To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.  Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken.

To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies/procedures/nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Education to GCSE level Grade 5 in English and Mathematics or equivalent
  • Care Certificate and or equivalent health care experience
Desirable criteria
  • City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Some previous experience in a Nursing/Care Assistant role

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good organisational skills
  • Basic IT and computer skills
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Clear oral communication
  • Basic computer skills

Personal and People Development

Essential criteria
  • Polite/courteous
  • Caring personality
  • Sensitive and tolerant
  • Resilient

Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Essential criteria
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Responds positively to change
  • Flexible
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Social skills

Other

Essential criteria
  • Able to make own travelling arrangements
  • Ability to work 12.5 hour shift day/night patterns
  • May be required to work in other community hospital's within our Trust in order to meet the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
  • Be able to drive the Trust minibus

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Carers Friendly Tick award EmployersSunflower Hidden DisabilitiesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Care quality commission - OutstandingStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlotte Middleton
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Between the hours of 9am - 5pm

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Room 218
Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
Telephone
01603 272591
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