Healthcare Support Worker | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6208390/321-MRC-5738363-B2-1 |
Summary
A great opportunity to work in healthcare, providing high standards of care and support to patients who have undergone cardiac and thoracic surgery. Nursing Assistants are vital in supporting registered nurses in caring for patients post cardiothoracic surgery. This busy working environment also offers many opportunities for training, learning new skills and personal and professional development.
Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you work well in a team?
The Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit has vacancies for a Band 2 Nursing Assistant to join this dynamic team and to work in an exciting environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has the desire to care for our patients to the highest standards and to treat our patients with the respect and dignity.
You will work closely with the registered nurses to deliver high standards of nursing care. This will include:
Providing personal care
Communicating with patients and their relatives
Maintaining a safe and clean patient environment
Ensuring stock levels are maintained
We will provide you with an induction programme and support your education, development and training opportunities
We look forward to meeting you.
If you would like an informal visit, please contact Kenny Gray (senior Charge Nurse) or Olivia Johnson (Lead Nurse)
Kenny.Gray@ouh.nhs.uk
Olivia Johnson@ouh.nhs.uk
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, dieticians and clerical staff who all work together with a focus to provide excellent standards of patient care. As a member of that team your input will be valued and respected and your personal and professional development will be supported with training and education opportunities.
Nursing Assistants work closely with the registered nurses to provide excellent standards of patient care. Amongst the key responsibilities for this role are:
Providing personal care
Assisting patient mobility where required
Assistant patients to maintain their nutritional and hydration needs as required
Communicating with patients and their relatives
Maintaining a safe and clean patient environment
Ensuring stock levels are maintained
Ensuring that equipment is clean and safely maintained
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024
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