Senior Nursing Assistant

Transformationunitgm; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a state-of-the-art Surgical Day Case unit, seeking dedicated Band 3 Nursing Assistants. This role offers a chance to engage in diverse surgical procedures, providing essential patient care while learning from experienced staff. The organization values its employees, fostering a culture of inclusion and professional development. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in health and social care is essential.
• Must demonstrate teamwork and a desire for knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of qualified nursing staff.
• Maintain safety, welfare, and dignity of patients at all times.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy

Teamwork

Desire for knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3 in health and social care

UHNM Care certificate

Job description

Main area Day Case Surgery Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time / part time - Day and nights 7 days a week) Job ref 205-7057708

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site County Hospital Town Stafford Salary £24,625 - £25,674 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/05/2025 23:59

Senior Nursing Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly, motivated, enthusiastic and caring individual to join Ward 8 surgical team here at UHNM based at the County site.

Ward 8 will be expanding. The brand new purpose-built state of the art Surgical Day Case unit now requires more dedicated and caring Band 3 Nursing Assistants to join their Team.

Ward 8 specialises in Day Case Surgery, Surgical procedure requiring recovery over a 24 hr period. Due to the diverse variety of surgery procedures that take place on Ward 8 we are able to offer a wealth of learning opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The Surgical Division prides itself on having dedicated enthusiastic, high skilled quality driven staff. You should have a keen interest in the above specialities and in turn, we will provide you with a robust induction to the area, a friendly and welcoming team that will support you in your journey with us. You will have the opportunity to learn from existing staff members, the CNS teams as well as the chance to see surgeries first hand.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role of this Band 3 Nursing Assistant post is unit based, and the post holder will therefore, be required to cover a 24/7 shift pattern. Duties will include direct patient care to maintain the activities of daily living under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, whilst maintaining the safety, welfare and dignity of patients at all times.

Please see JD for further information

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in health and social care
• UHNM Care certificate

Skills

• Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
• To demonstrate team work
• Desire for knowledge and awareness of own limitations

Experience

• Previous experience in health care setting
• Be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Julie Williams Job title Senior Sister / Ward Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01785 230066 Additional information

For more information please contact Ssr Williams