Nursing Assistant

Job Summary

The post holder will work under the Direction of a Registered Practitioner to deliver care in accordance with Clinical Competencies outlined in Band 2/3 Clinical Skills Matrix to assist the nurse in providing high quality care. Responsible for ensuring all Clinical Competencies are kept up to date in line with mandatory training. Have the equivalent of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards). Contribute to role development in response to patient and service needs.

Main Duties of the Job

The Post holder will: Undertake the role of caring for a group of patients through indirect and direct supervision by a registered nurse to aid in the deliverance of all aspects of care in a safe and timely manner in a clinic setting or in a patient's own home. Act as a role model providing guidance and support to Trainee and Band 2 Nursing Assistants as required.

• Independently plan and undertake tasks and workload activities in both clinic settings and patient's own homes whilst ensuring that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established protocols.
• Prioritise own workload and be responsible for planned care and tasks delegated from a registered nurse.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and legibly at the point of care delivery and any necessary escalation is undertaken to a registered nurse to ensure patient safety is maintained.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe, a great place to start or grow your career. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds. You can bring your whole self to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here. You'll find that we're committed to helping you grow. We offer equal opportunities for everyone. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we're All Here For You - every step of the way.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Completed the National Care Certificate or willing to undertake
• Essential: Holds Level 2 NVQ/Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and/or experience
• Desirable: Functional skills minimum Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent.

Experience

• Essential: Worked at a band 2/3 Nursing Assistant level or equivalent
• Essential: Experience working in a healthcare organisation/setting, undertaking a wide range of clinical commitments.
• Essential: Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
• Essential: Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team.
• Essential: Experience of caring for a group of patients
• Essential: Experience of dealing with informal complaints as appropriate.
• Desirable: Experience in supporting Quality Improvement audits and research and development activities.
• Desirable: Experience of working in more than one speciality within a health care environment.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: North Manchester General Hospital, Delauneys Road, Crumpsall, M8 5RB

Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/

Employer Contact Details

For questions about the job, contact: Team Leader Celestine Tchoua, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]