Position: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY, UK
Company: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job Description/Overview:
We are seeking healthcare students to join our nurse bank as Healthcare Assistants at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of inpatient and outpatient specialities while providing financial support for students. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, as this position includes a shortened HCA training program. Key responsibilities include patient monitoring, escalation of issues, providing holistic care, and ensuring a clean environment.
Eligibility Criteria:
BSc or MSc Nursing or Midwifery students who have completed at least one full acute care placement within an NHS trust.
University healthcare students (e.g., Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Paramedicine, Occupational Therapy) with six months or more experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker in an NHS acute care setting within the last year.
Eligible candidates must either submit a signed recommendation from NNUH placement/education staff or complete an interview with the Practice Development and Education team.
Main Duties:
Monitor and record baseline observations (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse).
Escalate issues to registered staff members as needed.
Provide personal care, continence support, meal assistance, and holistic care.
Clean equipment and ward areas, and handle clinical samples as required.
Training Provided:
Uniform and initial training course.
Shortened induction with a four-hour theory session followed by supervised shifts.
What We Offer:
Paid supernumerary time.
Clinical skills support and enhanced skills sessions.
Flexible training and shifts.
Opportunity to work in different specialities.
Benefits:
Excellent pension scheme, access to Wagestream, discounted bus passes, on-site dining discounts, nursery services, career development guidance, physiotherapy services, annual flu vaccination, and gym discounts.
Pay Scale:
£11.45 per hour (basic) up to £20.95 per hour (unsocial hours) based on Agenda for Change.
How to Apply
Link
Who Can Apply:
Healthcare students meeting the eligibility criteria with a commitment to delivering compassionate care and adhering to NNUH’s PRIDE values.
Email: nursebankclinicaleducator@nnuh.nhs.uk
Job link
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9234-24-1506?keyword=healthcare&language=en
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