Nursing Assistant

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking motivated Nursing Assistants for the Frailty Assessment department. This part-time role involves supporting registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient care, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nursing team in providing direct patient care.
• Work under the supervision of the Senior Sister.
• Participate in a rotational shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Evidence of continued development

Job description

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

About

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated

Contact

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Key details

Location

SiteFrailty Assessment Beds Hull Royal InfirmaryAddress331-337 Anlaby RoadTownHullPostcodeHU3 2JZMajor / Minor RegionEast Yorkshire

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHoursPart time - 30 hours per week (Internal and includes bank holidays)

Salary

Salary£23,615 - £23,616 pro rotaSalary periodHourlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 2)

Specialty

Main areaHCA vacancy

Job Overview

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting Nursing Assistants to the Frailty Assessment department. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on either a full-time or part-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.

Advert

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written, have a flexible approach to working 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

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Working for our organisation

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached for a detailed job description, person specification and main responsibilities of the role

Applicant requirements

info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education/ qualification

Essential criteria

• Evidence of continued development
  
  

Skills and ability

Essential criteria

• Effective communication both written and verbal
• Able to work in stressful environment
• Flexible approach to work
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Work under own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• To work effectively as part of a team
• Basic literacy, and arithmetic skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Insight into needs of patients and colleagues
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Understand the principals of Clinical Governance, and the implications for practice
• Show awareness of risk assessment, and risk management
  
  

Disposition

Essential criteria

• Displays insight into effective team work
• Demonstrates flexibility
  
  

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Prepared to develop responsibilities
• Should demonstrate a caring manner, committed to caring to people from any type of cultural background or illness
• Prepared to dress in accordance with hospital policy
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others
  
  

Documents

• Job Description (, 488.3)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameRoberta ChapmanJob titleWard managerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01482 482343Additional information

Frailty Assessment Beds are situated on the ground floor at HRI