Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Surgery Directorate for 10 month secondment Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistants to join our inpatient teams on Queen and Sarah Ward based at the Guys Hospital Site. Queen Ward is our elective orthopaedic surgical ward. Whilst Sarah Ward is a mixed speciality unit caring for orthopaedic, haematology and oncology patients.
Within the Surgery Directorate we pride ourselves on our team approach of delivering patient-focused care. Within our departments the teams work together to support each other; we are passionate about celebrating the successes; developing our staff and services to provide the best care to our patients.
The successful individual will carry out assigned tasks as part of clinical team in support of registered nurses and to undertake some aspects of care provision without direct supervision. Ensuring the safety and well-being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.
Closing date: 08/04/2026
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Within the Surgery Directorate we are a friendly, diverse and dynamic team in which to be part of. We promote best practice and clinical excellence and you can become part of this.
We are looking to employ a hardworking, self-motivated individual, preferably with extended skills and knowledge such as venepuncture and cannulation and basic wound care.
This role will allow you to develop and gain a wide range of additional clinical skills which will enhance your own personal development whilst contributing to the high standard of care expected on this ward.
You will be expected to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team and support junior colleagues such as nursing assistants and student nurses.
Please feel free to contact us for an informal visit or if you would like to discuss this opportunity further. We look forward to hearing from you.
Working for our organisation
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centers, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centers, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
·Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
·Clear and accurate written and verbal communication.
·Ability to undertake venepuncture.
·Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
·Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
·Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures. Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure.
·Proven ability to adapt to new ideas, knowledge and skills.
·Demonstrate ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
·Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality.
·Good hygiene skills ( food handling, hand washing etc.)
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential criteria
1. Evidence of general education GCSE’s or equivalent.
2. NVQ III in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality ( Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre)
Desirable criteria
3. Care certificate
Previous experience
Essential criteria
4. Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a ward base setting (NHS)
5. Experience of taking clinical observations
6. Customer care experience
Skills
Essential criteria
7. Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
8. Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic/sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients
9. Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
10. Demonstrate ability to manage priorities under pressure.
11. Ability to undertake venepuncture/cannulation
12. Understanding of the requirements of patient confidentiality
13. Good understanding of infection control guideline
Desirable criteria
14. Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
Guy’s and St Thomas’ celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.