Senior Health Care Assistant (Adult) - Neurosciences
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 NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Main duties of the job
Caring for patients: supporting them with meeting the Nutritional needs.Supporting their rehabilitation post stroke and Neurological illness.Working with the MDT to provide the best care for all our patients.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job responsibilities
* To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the Registered Nurse who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
* To carry out duties as specified in within the Trusts Approved Core Task List for Health Care Assistants qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care.
* To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patients clinical condition
* To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Nurse.
* To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Nurse 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
* To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies / procedures / nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities.
* To make patients welcome to the clinical area and participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff.
* Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care in accordance with essence of care standards.
* To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment
Please see the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care
Experience
* Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role
Skills
* Good numeracy and literacy skills
* Good organisational skills
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Basic I.T. and computer skills
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focus, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,625 to £25,674 a yearper annum, pro rata
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