nursing assistant

2 weeks ago


North Shields, United Kingdom Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

OverviewWard 7 North Tyneside General Hospital is looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work as part of our nursing team. We care for both elective and emergency surgery patients within different specialties such as colorectal, upper GI, breast/plastics and bariatric surgery as well as caring for step-down patients from the emergency hospital.ResponsibilitiesAssist qualified nursing staff in delivering high-quality nursing care and provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.Be responsible for personal nursing care standards and help maintain a clean, safe and hygienic ward environment.Perform venepuncture (and train to cannulate if desired) and change simple dressings with basic wound care.Accurately record patient observations, ECGs, bladder scans, neuro observations, blood sugar levels and Twocs.Complete ward audits and cleaning schedules; promote health within the ward and prepare clinical areas for procedures (aseptic technique).Demonstrate safe manual handling and assist in ensuring a clean, safe and pleasant ward environment.Order and restock supplies and adhere to trust policies; utilise trust resources effectively.Contribute to the induction of healthcare assistants and share knowledge with new staff and students.Support staff development through appraisal objectives and participate in staff surveys.Take personal responsibility for achieving agreed objectives through the appraisal process.Qualifications and RequirementsBand 3 Nursing Assistant or equivalent with willingness to perform ward-based duties and patient care responsibilities.Ability to perform venepuncture and to learn cannulation if desired; experience with: venipuncture, wound care and basic clinical observations is preferred.Ability to undertake basic clinical measurements and observations and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, infection control and safe manual handling.Willingness to participate in induction, training and professional development.Additional informationWe recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunities employer.Certificate of Sponsorship: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence. Please check UKVI eligibility before applying. Skilled Worker visa: overview – GOV.UK. DBS: Successful applicants may be required to pay for their own DBS certification if required for the post (salary deduction from first monthly pay).Please note the vacancy status and any closing dates may be subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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