Nursing Assistant

2 days ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

As a member of the team be able to prioritise and contribute to the delivery of high standards of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment under the direction of a registered practitioner. As part of the wider team assist in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area/department. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all patients and their families and carers and respect their right to confidentiality,To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic core and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or Care Certificate as required. To be motivated to review progress with Manager at regular intervals through the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability and at all times act within own capabilities

All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificate consists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant. The Oxford University Hospitals Support Worker Academy team deliver an enhanced and extended induction programme, this to facilitate the training and education required to maintain quality assurance, support and guidance to ensure timely completion and compliance.
To undertake the following duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a rich tradition of developing nursing and midwifery practice and of delivering excellence in patient care. Whilst proud of the heritage, the focus is the future and central to the vision is providing evidence-based individualised care to the people cared for within the Trust.
The role of Nursing Assistant is highly valued within the Trust. There is a clear career pathway for those wishing to develop beyond that of a Foundation Nursing Assistant to a Senior Nursing Assistant. In addition role there are further opportunities to progress into Nursing as a Nursing Associate or into Nurse training as part of the Trust’s secondment scheme

To assist all patients with their personal care needs, empowering patients or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needs for individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
- To perform clinical observations (following appropriate assessment of competence and under the direction of a registered practitioner where agreed.) accurately record using agreed electronic National Early Warning Signals such as SEND and report and escalate any concerns appropriately by reporting to the registered practitioner immediately.
- Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary.
- Participate in the initial assessment of patients’ needs, under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.
- Observe and report the patient’s condition to a registered practitioner as required.
- Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety and well -being and reporting to a registered practitioner as required.
- To assess and monitor the patients skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition.


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