Trainee Nursing Assistant

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Trainee Nursing Assistant to support resident wellbeing in care homes. This role involves assisting in administering medicines and direct clinical tasks while receiving training to enhance skills. Ideal for candidates with leadership experience in Health & Social Care. A salary increase is provided upon program completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Health & Social Care with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in administering medicines and leading a shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct clinical tasks under supervision.
• Ensure care planning arrangements are delivered impeccably.

Skills

Care Planning

Medicine Administration

Patient Wellbeing

Education

S/NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

As a Trainee Nursing Assistant at HC-One, you will be a role model by leading with kindness in our Memory Care, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Residents are people with their own stories, and you will help ensure care planning arrangements are delivered impeccably. You will support residents’ choices and independence, and keep resident wellbeing at the forefront whether you are taking on delegated nursing tasks, reporting an accident, or spending time with someone showing symptoms of dementia.

Main duties of the job

We have created a new Trainee Nursing Assistant role as the first of its kind, with a development program to upskill Senior Care Assistants to take on more responsibility and develop the skills needed to be a Nursing Assistant. This role will assist in tasks such as administering medicines, care of wounds, catheter care and other direct clinical tasks, under the supervision and guidance of the qualified nurse. You will receive a salary increase upon completing the program.

Qualifications

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Experience

• Experience as a Senior Carer or in a similar position with leadership responsibilities, especially around administering medicines and leading a shift (minimum 2 years in Health & Social Care).

Additional Criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of the person-centred care planning process and the relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.