Job overview
As a member of the team in this enhanced role support and work closely with registered practitioners to deliver a high standard of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment without the need for direct supervision. To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area or department. This will be undertaken whilst maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and respect their right to confidentiality.
To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or Care Certificate as required. To be motivated in order to review progress with Manager at regular intervals through the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability and at all times act within own capabilities.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a senior Nursing Assistant who is motivated, dynamic and possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. You will assist in caring for our patients as well as the maintenance of the patient environment in terms of cleanliness, tidiness and restocking of supplies. Must be flexible and prepared to work in any area within the directorate.
In return the successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with colleagues who are all passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families .
Do you feel you can provide Excellence in your care? Compassion? Respect? Do you take pride in the Delivery of the care you provide?
If you believe that you possess these values, we believe that you will be a great investment in our quest to deliver Compassionate Excellence throughout our healthcare in the Trust.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the .
In NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.