Overview
Ward 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.
Responsibilities
* Assist 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 Requirements
* Band 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 information
* We 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.
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