Health Care Assistant | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 Per annum, pro rata if part time |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2AP |
| Company: | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6252617/303-6194481-A |
Summary
To work at all times under supervision, assisting trained nurses to deliver a high quality of care within ward or department. No duties will be undertaken by the Nursing Auxiliary unless they have received instruction and training and are assessed as competent.
Please see the attached Job Description for all main duties, responsibilities, qualities and person specification of the job role.
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
To work under supervision to carry out direct nursing duties.
To develop an understanding of basic nursing in line with quality standards.
To develop understanding of the importance of emergency situations and how to seek help and be aware of equipment positioning.
To follow the training and development programme identified by the Ward Manager.
To develop skills in communication and confidentiality. To develop skills in understanding of care relating to an individual’s physical/psychological needs.
To attend lectures and other areas for own development.
Be aware of psychological needs and support for relatives.
At all times treat the patient with dignity and respect, exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the data protection act.
Uphold religious, cultural and personal beliefs of patients.
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.