Senior Health Care Assistant

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ,
Norwich, Norfolk

Overview

Job Description

** This is a Substantive / Fixed Term / Secondment opportunity ** The Emergency Department at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) is seeking to recruit highly motivated and passionate individuals to join our team as a Senior Healthcare Assistant. The NNUH hosts the busiest Emergency Department in the East of England seeing over 120,000 patients every year. Whilst an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care is desirable, this post is open to applicants who do not possess this qualification but are willing to undertake once in post or can demonstrate equivalent experience. This role is key in continuing our #JourneytoOutstanding and ensuring that patients are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an individual with excellent communication skills who is capable of providing the highest possible standard of patient care. You'll work within a varied Multi-disciplinary Team, playing a vital part in ensuring a safe, timely and effective patient experience. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence. Essentially to cover 24 hours a day, 7 day a week service. Rotation between days, nights and weekend working. 12 hour shifts. ** If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. ** ** full and part time hours available ** Interview date: 10th July 2020 (via Skype, MS Teams) Open for applications: 9th June 2020 Close for applications: 14th June 2020 For further details / informal visits contact: Alice Richardson - Matron Tel: 01603 647182 Email: alice.richardson@nnuh.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME