Nursing Assistant

2 days ago


Cramlington, United Kingdom Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Surgery and Elective Care Business unit on Ward 1 at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (NSECH).
Ward 1 is a 30 bed emergency trauma orthopaedic ward which is primarily responsible for trauma orthopaedic admissions originating in the Emergency department, transfers from outpatient clinics, other wards at NSECH and any other wards within the trust where patients require a specialist Orthopaedic review which requires surgical intervention or risk elective orthopaedic surgery is also carried out on this site.We have a part time position available which we are looking to recruit a enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for patient nutrition.
Main duties of the job This busy trauma unit strives to deliver high quality, holistic care to all our patients.
We pride ourselves on the adaptability of our team to meet the challenges that trauma brings.
Within orthopaedics there are huge opportunities to learn and develop skills at all levels.The trauma unit continues to be involved with the Hip Fracture Quality Improvement Programme (HIP QIP) which aims to provide continuity of care to all fractured neck of femur patients through a number of different measures using best practice.
This has been a successful programme and we have collaborated with other Trusts to spread the success of what HIP QIP has achieved.You will be expected to provide high standards of nutrition to those patients accessing our services.
You should demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once sufficient applications have been received.
About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.
Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?
Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients?
You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep.
Sound too good to be true?
Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way
Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description Job responsibilities To assist the qualified nursing staff in providing physical nutritional support for patients, including assisting with mealtimes and promoting additional nutritional smacks.To assist patients with ordering their meals and feeding patients where appropriate.To audit all nutritional interventions and report on nutritional intake to nursing staff.To keep an updated record of additional nutritional support provided.To monitor stock levels of nutritional supplements and snacks and order appropriately.To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code of Professional ConductTo maintain high clinical standardsTo promote nutrition in the ward.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Previous knowledge of patient care and needs.
Desirable NVQ Level II NVQ Level III


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