Senior Nursing Assistant - Haematology Ward

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Job summary

Are you an experienced nursing assistant keen to develop your skills?Come and join our fantastic team of Nursing Assistants on our Haematology Ward

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced nursing assistants to join our in patient team on the Haematology Ward as a Senior Nursing Assistant.

Previous Nursing Assistant experience and successful completion of the Care Certificate (or equivalent healthcare qualification) is essential, along with an ability to demonstrate compassion and a commitment to learning new skills.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills, with a caring approach and be a committed team player aiming to establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for patients, visitors and staff. Full induction and training will be provided,

Main duties of the job

• As a member of the team in this enhanced role you will 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 maintainingservices 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 regularintervals through the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability and at all times act within own capabilities.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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 theOUH YouTube channel.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Care Undertake a range of delegated and specific clinical skills for patients that demonstrate an enhanced level of competency /technical expertise documented in the plan of care (see specific clinical skills). Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting and reassuring patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary. Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety, comfort and well being. To assist all patients of all genders with their personal care needs, empowering patients, and/or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needsfor individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. To asses and monitor the patients skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition. To demonstrate clinical competence in order to undertake minor dressings and treatment and as specified in the plan of care and in consultation with the registered practitioner. To actively encourage all patients, families/carers to share the responsibility for maintenance of their health and to promote healthy living where appropriate and identified as part of the care plan. Assist patients to mobilise safely taking account of developmental/physical needs, using equipment and techniques as prescribed and recorded in plan of care and contribute to the falls and moving and handling risk assessment. Assist in the care of a patient requiring end of life care in accordance within their spiritual and cultural needs. Assist as appropriate in the support of families/carers of patients receiving end of life care. Recognise when a patients condition changes and seek advice and expertise from registered practitioners in accordance with Trust policy.

For more details please see full Job Description

Job description
Job responsibilities

Patient Care Undertake a range of delegated and specific clinical skills for patients that demonstrate an enhanced level of competency /technical expertise documented in the plan of care (see specific clinical skills). Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting and reassuring patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary. Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety, comfort and well being. To assist all patients of all genders with their personal care needs, empowering patients, and/or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needsfor individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. To asses and monitor the patients skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition. To demonstrate clinical competence in order to undertake minor dressings and treatment and as specified in the plan of care and in consultation with the registered practitioner. To actively encourage all patients, families/carers to share the responsibility for maintenance of their health and to promote healthy living where appropriate and identified as part of the care plan. Assist patients to mobilise safely taking account of developmental/physical needs, using equipment and techniques as prescribed and recorded in plan of care and contribute to the falls and moving and handling risk assessment. Assist in the care of a patient requiring end of life care in accordance within their spiritual and cultural needs. Assist as appropriate in the support of families/carers of patients receiving end of life care. Recognise when a patients condition changes and seek advice and expertise from registered practitioners in accordance with Trust policy.

For more details please see full Job Description

Person Specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Good command of the English language, spoken and written
• Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject

Desirable

• Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining the Trust

Clinical Practice

Essential

• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Person Specification
Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Good command of the English language, spoken and written
• Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject

Desirable

• Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining the Trust

Clinical Practice

Essential

• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE

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