Nursing Assistant

NHS; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting Nursing Assistants for Ward 5, Hull Royal Infirmary. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on a full-time basis.

The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the registered nursing team in providing direct high-quality patient care. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Sister and in partnership with the registered nursing team.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

The hours of work will include days, nights, and weekend cover on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written, have a flexible approach to working, IT skills, and previous evidence of effective team working. We welcome applicants who have a genuine desire to develop within the NHS to deliver excellent care for patients.

We expect applicants to be motivated, honest, and reliable. In return, you can expect an excellent level of support for personal and professional development.

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

• Evidence of continued development

Skills and ability

• Effective communication both written and verbal
• Able to work in a stressful environment
• Flexible approach to work
• Work under own initiative

Knowledge

• To work effectively as part of a team
• Basic literacy and arithmetic skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Insight into the needs of patients and colleagues
• Understand the principles of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice
• Show awareness of risk assessment and risk management

Disposition

• Displays insight into effective teamwork
• Demonstrates flexibility

Other Requirements

• Prepared to develop responsibilities
• Should demonstrate a caring manner, committed to caring for people from any type of cultural background or illness
• Prepared to dress in accordance with hospital policy
• Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others

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.

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust