Bank Healthcare Assistant

2 months ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Full time

Job summary

**Please ensure eligibility before applying for this vacancy, as failure to meet criteria will result in automatic withdrawal. This position involves a shortened HCA training programme, and ineligible candidates should monitor NHS jobs for possible bank HCA roles.

Eligibility criteria:

BSc or MSc Nursing (any specialisation) and Midwifery students who have completed at least one full acute care placement within an NHS trust.

OR

University Healthcare students (Medicine/ Nursing/ Midwifery/ Physiotherapy/ Paramedicine/ Occupational Therapy etc.) who have had a significant amount of prior experience (6 months+ within the last 12 months) working as a Healthcare Assistant/ Healthcare Support Worker in an NHS acute care Trust.

If you meet the criteria for this role, you will either need to submit a signed recommendation form from NNUH placement/education staff, or complete an interview with the Practice Development and Education team. Further details will be shared once shortlisting has been completed

Please keep in mind this is a HCA role so many skills that you can practice within a student capacity cannot be practiced whilst on shift working as a healthcare assistant.

Main duties of the job

As a student working as a Healthcare Assistant on the nurse bank at the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital you will have the opportunity to gain experience within a wide range of inpatient and outpatient specialities whilst earning some cash to help with student expenses.

You will need enthusiasm, kindness, compassion, and confidence as you will be expected to work with a diverse set of acutely unwell people who each require an individual holistic approach to meet their day-to-day care needs. Daily responsibilities will include:

Monitoring and recording of baseline observations for all patients under your daily allocation (blood pressure / temperature / pulse etc.). Escalation of issues to relevant registered member of staff (Nurse, doctor etc.) related to acute deterioration of patient's conditions. Provision of care to meet individual holistic requirements of all patients under your daily allocation including personal care, continence assistance and meal time assistance. Cleaning of equipment and ward areas as and when required. Procurement and handling of clinical samples / swabs.

We will provide uniform and an initial training course to deliver the skills you will need to work in a busy hospital. If you meet the criteria for the shortened induction this will include a four-hour theory session followed by a minimum of two six-hour supervised shifts working on a ward.

About us

What we offer:

Period of paid supernumerary time Clinical skills support and enhanced skills sessions (where required) Flexibility in training and shifts Ability to work within and try different specialities

Benefits:

Excellent pension scheme Wagestream - access up to 40% of our pay as you earn it Heavily discounted bus passes Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site On site restaurants, delis and cafes offering staff discounts On site nursery Career development guidance Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy service Free annual Flu vaccination Discounts for local gyms plus on site outdoor gym equipment

Pay scale:

Between £ basic and up to £ during unsocial hours. *

* Based on the Agenda for Change - compensation in line with NLW from 1 April 2023

Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers

Unsocial hours payments | NHS Employers

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.

NNUH PRIDE values of People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence sum up perfectly what this role encompasses. We want you in our team if you share our values and core beliefs as our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion cannot be separated from our PRIDE values and behaviours, which recognise the important role of our people in providing positive experiences for service users.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Explore all aspects of our hiring process with the attached detailed flow chart, which provides a thorough insight into each pivotal stage.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Student Nurse

Qualifications

Essential

Good general standard of literacy and numeracy.

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