Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
EMPATHY FAMILY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS ROLE MODEL
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families through compassionate care.
Access to comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
Collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering teamwork and shared learning.
Active involvement in delivering person-centred care tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring high-quality service.
Involvement in promoting staff and service user well-being, contributing to a healthier workplace.
The role encourages proactive communication, allowing for engaging and supportive interactions with patients, families, and carers.
Possibility to influence and contribute to the future of nursing care by voicing ideas and challenging the status quo.
Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At CNTW NHS Foundation Trust in Morpeth, we’re on the lookout for compassionate and dedicated Nursing Assistants who see care as more than just a job—it's a calling. If you have a genuine desire to support others and bring a warm, empathetic touch to your work, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. We believe that delivering exceptional care is not only about fulfilling tasks but about fostering connections and providing comfort to patients and their families.
Join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team where your efforts will truly matter. You'll have the chance to create and implement tailored care plans, ensuring that every individual receives the high-quality, person-centred nursing care they deserve. With comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and a supportive environment, we’ll help you hone your skills while you contribute to a brighter future in healthcare. If you’re ready to embrace a role that values empathy, respect, and the courage to speak out for change, we invite you to apply and help us make a real impact in our community.
Join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team where your efforts will truly matter. You'll have the chance to create and implement tailored care plans, ensuring that every individual receives the high-quality, person-centred nursing care they deserve. With comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and a supportive environment, we’ll help you hone your skills while you contribute to a brighter future in healthcare. If you’re ready to embrace a role that values empathy, respect, and the courage to speak out for change, we invite you to apply and help us make a real impact in our community.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families through compassionate care.
Access to comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
Collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering teamwork and shared learning.
Active involvement in delivering person-centred care tailored to individual patient needs, ensuring high-quality service.
Involvement in promoting staff and service user well-being, contributing to a healthier workplace.
The role encourages proactive communication, allowing for engaging and supportive interactions with patients, families, and carers.
Possibility to influence and contribute to the future of nursing care by voicing ideas and challenging the status quo.
Have you thought about a career in health care? I say career because caring is more than 'just a job'. If 'just a job' is what you are after then thisvacancyprobably isn't for you. We want some dynamic individuals who are as good at using initiative as they are at being a team player. We want someone who cares with compassion in a way that we would all want to be cared for if we or our loved ones were the ones needing cared for. So if you are after more than 'just a job' get in touch with us.
You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values. You will be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, offered regular supervision and support, and have ongoing well-being conversations.
The Nursing Assistant role will aim:
- To work within a multi-disciplinary team assisting in the development and implementation of collaborative, needs based care plans.
- To support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred, nursing care.
- They are actively involved in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.
- They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring service.
- They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes.
- Deliver and maintain high standards of clinical care; implementing individual plans of care based on a person centred assessment.
- Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
- Assist in the delivery of therapeutic clinical based interventions and activities which meet individual needs embracing equality and diversity.
- Engage in regular family/carer contact/support to encourage collaborative decision making.
- Have the courage to speak out, challenge and help inform the future of nursing care.
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Advertising date : 25th February 2025
Closing date : 11th March 2025
We welcome your application.
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To work as a Nursing Assistant (also known as a Healthcare Assistant or HCA) in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills, qualifications, and personal attributes. Here are some of the key skills and qualities required:
Essential Skills
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, colleagues, and families. Effective listening and interpersonal skills are also vital.
2. Empathy and Compassion: A caring attitude towards patients and their families, understanding their needs and emotions.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team, cooperating with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Ensuring that records are kept accurately and that patients receive the correct care according to their needs.
5. Basic Medical Knowledge: Understanding of basic health and medical terminology, as well as procedures and protocols.
6. Physical Stamina: Capability to support patients physically, which may involve lifting, transporting, and assisting with mobility.
7. Organizational Skills: Managing time efficiently and prioritizing tasks to ensure that patient care needs are met promptly.
8. Crisis Management: Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle emergencies effectively, including recognizing signs of distress or deterioration in patients.
9. Observational Skills: Ability to notice changes in a patient’s condition and report them to registered nurses or doctors.
10. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with healthcare databases and documentation systems, as some record-keeping may be required.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications aren’t always necessary to become a Nursing Assistant, the following can be beneficial:
- Care Certificate: A standard induction program for new staff in health and social care settings, covering fundamental skills and knowledge.
- Health and Social Care Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma: These qualifications can provide a solid foundation in care practices.
- First Aid/CPR Certification: Many employers value candidates who have training in basic life support.
- Criminal Record Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Personal Attributes
1. Reliability: Being punctual and dependable, especially since care roles often require shift work, including evenings and weekends.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and varying patient needs.
3. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different cultural backgrounds and personal preferences of patients.
4. Patience and Tolerance: Ability to manage challenging behaviors with professionalism and understanding.
5. Willingness to Learn: A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying updated on best practices in healthcare.
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