We have an exciting opportunity for committed and dedicated individuals to join our highly specialised, busy Critical Care Complex at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.
The Critical Care Complex provides care to patients requiring level 2 and level 3 support from a variety of specialties; post-operative care for major surgeries, organ support for both Medical and Surgical patients and emergencies via the Emergency Department.
We are looking for positive and motivated individuals to join our Healthcare Assistant team.
Under the direction and supervision of the Nursing team, the successful candidates will participate as integral members of the team help provide a quality service.
They will 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 the NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Excellence.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
* Assist with patient hygiene.
* To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
* To participate in the admission process, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
* Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal care.
* To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigation or procedures as directed by the Nursing team.
* To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.
* Cleaning and checking of beds, bed spaces and lockers in the patient area following discharge and in preparation for admission.
Due to the 24 hour service provided by the department, you will be required to work fully flexible 12 hour shifts including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
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:
* Flexible working hours
* 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
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Rice Job title: Senior Sister, HCA lead Email address: Claire.rice@nnuh.nhs.uk
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