Overview
Job summary: The vacancy is for three night shifts from 22:30-08:15.
The post-holder will be a member of the Out of Hours Team who will assist the qualified nurse to care for patients, ensuring the effective delivery of treatment for patients. The post holder will work regularly with direct supervision whilst undertaking duties assigned by the Shift Lead.
Responsibilities
* Working under the direct supervision of the Team Leader/Band 6 Shift Lead.
* Communicating with people clearly in a manner, and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities and preferences.
* Correctly undertaking delegated tasks that the Team Leader/Caseload holder deems within the ability of the post holder and for which they have received training and are deemed competent.
* Assisting the qualified nurse in the assessment and treatment of patient health and well-being needs.
* Undertake clinical tasks following appropriate competency training, for example, basic wound care and simple dressings, recording of blood pressure/TPR/oxygen saturations and phlebotomy/venepuncture.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Details
Date posted: 18 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 253-0925-7469097
Job location: Brierley Hill HSCC, Venture Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 1RU
Job description
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Experience as a Health Care Assistant in the acute or community nursing setting
* NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care
* English and Maths Qualifications at one of the following academic levels/grades: O Level - Grade A to C; CSE Grade 1; GCSE Grade A to C; GCSE Grade 9 to 4; Functional skills Level 2
Knowledge & Training
* Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection Act
* Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
Desirable
* Show evidence of working to a plan of care
* Basic understanding of wound care
Experience
* Essential: Understands own limitations and when to ask for help
* Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
Desirable
* Have some knowledge of NHS issues
Communication & Relationship Skills
* To show an ability to develop working relationships with other team members and professionals.
* Good written grammar and organisational skills
* Able to communicate accurately in both verbal and written forms
* Enthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service development
* Motivated - able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
* Able to comprehend instructions
* Able to communicate to all care settings within Dudley Health Economy
Analytical & Judgement Skills
* To show the ability to adapt to change
* Forward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service development
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Able to communicate accurately in both verbal and written forms
* Flexible to meet the demands of the service
* Must be able to commute to meet the demands of the role
Desirable
* Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
* Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
* Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
* Good standard of general health
* We would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & Responsibility
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Brierley Hill HSCC, Venture Way, Brierley Hill, DY5 1RU
Employers website
https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/
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