Staff Nurse (Trust Bank)

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced higher clinical support worker to join our dynamic team in Acute Medicine at Russell’s Hall Hospital. This role requires candidates who hold or are pursuing NVQ level 3, with responsibilities including assisting nursing tasks and maintaining patient care standards. Join us in providing exceptional health services while enjoying flexible working arrangements and promoting a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ level 3 or be working towards it.
• Experience in acute medicine or similar.
• Able to work in a team with flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient care including hygiene and nutrition.
• Assist nursing and medical teams in patient assessments.
• Support in transferring patients to ensure quality care.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

IT Literate

Education

NVQ level 3 / diploma level 3

ECG certification

Venepuncture certification

Job description

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There has never been a more exciting time to join Acute Medicine at Russell’s Hall Hospital. First class staff are our best asset and recent investment is allowing us to expand our nursing team.

Acute medicine has drastically expanded over the past few years with our move into the 2-storey rainbow unit which hosts a specialised level 1 facility, in the 12 months we have also expanded AMU and created an additional 22 patient spaces in a new assessment area.

If you are an experienced band 3 or a band 2 care support worker looking to develop further then this is the role for you. To be eligible for this position you must already have your level 3 or be currently studying. Clinical skills training will be provided.

Please note you will be required to work across all areas of acute medicine and be able to work days/ nights and weekends.

Main duties of the job

As a higher clinical support worker you will be responsible for not only maintaining patients needs including hygiene, toileting and nutrition but also assisting the nursing team and medical team with extended roles.

You will also play a key role in assessing, treating and transferring patients to give them a high standard of care and a good hospital experience.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.

Person specification

Qualification

• NVQ level 3/ diploma level 3 or working towards
• ECG
• Venepuncture

Experience

• Acute medicine experience or similar
• able to work as a team
• experience as band 2/3 in hospital setting
• IT Literate

Job Motivation

• Demonstrates Knowledge of Duties
• shows a willingness to learn

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here .

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