Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department

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  • Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
  • £24,465-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Clinical Practice:Working under the direction of a registered healthcare professional, participate in the personal care of patients and prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.The Healthcare Support Worker -Care Maker will undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction and supervision of the registered professional and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.Undertake operational duties which include:o Transporting specimenso Collecting drugs/instruments/ case notes/instrumentso Escort dutieso Document information relating to personal care, onto HIS under the direction of a registered Nurseo Maintain and monitor stock levels on the ward/department.o Participate in meetings and handover to discuss patients progress and careo To safely transport patientso Provide support to patients and relatives.o Provide support when required to the ward/community Teamo Undertake Cavendish Care Certificate as requiredo Provide cover/care for patients that are cared for in escalation areas.Main duties of the jobFor Full details of the job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job DescriptionThe closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.About us#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our communityWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number179-7396202-MJob locationsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation TrustHardwick LaneBury st edmundsIP33 2QZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor Full details of the job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job DescriptionCertificate of sponsorship For your information onlyPlease note that Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaIf you qualify for another type of visa or right to work, please ignore this information. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor Full details of the job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job DescriptionCertificate of sponsorship For your information onlyPlease note that Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaIf you qualify for another type of visa or right to work, please ignore this information.Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential
  • Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks or starting
Desirable
  • National Care Certificate holder
  • Functional skills level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent
  • Previous experience of being a Health Care Support Worker
Experience and knowledgeEssential
  • Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.
  • Ability to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
  • Ability to work alone or in small team
Desirable
  • Experience of working within a health care environment.
  • To demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge
  • Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns
  • Ability to work in a multi-agency team
Skills and abilitiesEssential
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Effective use of electronic solutions to support the delivery of patient care.
  • Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
  • Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
  • Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
Personal qualitiesEssential
  • Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
  • Professional outlook and positive attitude
Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential
  • Holds National Care Certificate or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks or starting
Desirable
  • National Care Certificate holder
  • Functional skills level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent
  • Previous experience of being a Health Care Support Worker
Experience and knowledgeEssential
  • Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.
  • Ability to work with staff from a diverse range of backgrounds
  • Ability to work alone or in small team
Desirable
  • Experience of working within a health care environment.
  • To demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge
  • Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns
  • Ability to work in a multi-agency team
Skills and abilitiesEssential
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Effective use of electronic solutions to support the delivery of patient care.
  • Able to carry out well defined routine tasks.
  • Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
  • Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
Personal qualitiesEssential
  • Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
  • Professional outlook and positive attitude

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