Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Nursing Assistant
Band 3
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
BAND 3 SENIOR NURSING ASSISTANT VACANCIES IN THE OXFORD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL – MATERNITY LEAVE |
We have a 1 year fixed term vacancy on Melanie's Ward for a Senior Nursing Assistant. Melanie’s Ward cares for older children and teenage patients from all specialties within Children’s services at the Children’s Hospital Oxford. It is a diverse and interesting ward to work on and never dull! The age range is our specialty but we take acute medical, acute surgical, orthopaedic, respiratory, spinal, ENT, psycho-social, trauma, plastics, neurosurgery, gastro, urology, endocrine, mental health, and neuro sciences patients regularly. |
Main duties of the job
Do you have experience working with children and young people? Do you have a childcare qualification (NVQ level 3) or other healthcare experience? If so, we could have the perfect job for you. This 1 year fixed term role will involve caring for children and teenagers with the support of a registered nurse and being responsible for some house-keeping duties. Training will be given to successful applicants who will be required to complete a set of competencies enabling them to undertake specific additional nursing care duties and responsibilities. For informal visits or any other information, please contact Natalie Durndell, Ward Sister on 01865 857775 or [email protected] |
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a Nursing Assistant, you are expected to support and work closely with Registered Nurses/ practitioners to deliver a high standard of care to patients, families, and their carers in a safe and supportive environment without the need for direct supervision. You will work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical
area or department. This will be undertaken whilst maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and respect their right to confidentiality.
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values.
Values and Behaviours Educatio
Essential criteria
- To demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake selfdevelopment.
- Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or working towards
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Clinical Practice
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
- Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area.
Clinical Practice Planning
Essential criteria
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
Improving Quality
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and awareness of key policies legislation in order to maintain information governance.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Durndell
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 857775
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