Job overview
The post holder will deliver nursing care under the supervision of a qualified staff member, assisting in the care of assigned clients. They will be expected to report any changes using basic assessment tools to meet the needs of patients requiring intermediate and primary care services.
Please note, candidates must hold an NHS Care Certificate or be a second-year or higher student nurse to be considered for this position.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of this post include but are not limited to:
Work alone at times in the clinical environment and in the community, under the direction of the registered nurse/Senior STR worker and always with access to support and supervision. Modify intervention as needed depending on risk assessment, the situation and own skills and knowledge. Refer back to the registered nurse/Senior STR Worker for support and advice ensuring that they are aware of any modifications made. Support patients by identifying early signs of relapse and alert appropriate staff involved in the patients care. Provide support with regards to daily living, including self-care. Inform patients of facts using empathy, understanding and reassurance, adjusting communication style to the needs of the patient. This includes promoting and upholding the rights and diversity of individuals. Deal calmly and professionally with direct/indirect exposure to angry or distressed patients or highly distressing or emotional information ( complaints and serious incidents) about services and staff performance. Demonstrate, and instruct, on the use of equipment to ensure safety. Minimise the risk of spreading infection by cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining environments. Perform hand hygiene and use personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infection
Working for our organisation
We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including:
Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay; Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay; My Trust Benefits discount scheme; Access to the NHS pension scheme; Paid mandatory training; Opportunities for locally agreed training; Flexibility of hours/location; Priority over agency staff for booking shifts; Free uniform; Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full outline of the responsibilities of this post, can be found in the attached job description.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact temporary staffing recruitment option 1, option 1
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy NHS Care Certificate or 2nd/3rd Year Nursing Student
Experience
Essential criteria
At least 1 year relevant experience in a healthcare setting and base level theoretic knowledge
Desirable criteria
Experience of working with older people
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Bank Band 3 Inpatient HCA (PDF, KB) NELFT Application - Hints and Tips (PDF, KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameTemporary Staffing TeamJob titleRecruitment OfficerTelephone number03003001530Additional information
Temporary Staffing Team
Opt 1, Opt 1
