Bank Healthcare Assistant (Nursing/Midwife/Medical/Paramedic Students)

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🏢 On-site

💼 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

📍 Norwich, England

🕒 2 days ago

💰 20669 – 21318 GBP ANNUAL

Job Description

**Only apply to this vacancy if you meet the below criteria – If you do not meet these criteria but believe this induction would be suitable for you, [email protected] discuss**

This vacancy is for placement onto the shortened HCA training programme. Eligibility criteria:

Have completed / shortly due to complete your 1styear of studies in BSc or MSc Nursing (any specialisation), Midwifery and Paramedic Sciences with at least one full acute care placement within an NHS trust.

Be in your 3rdyear of studies in BSc Physiotherapy having completed at least one full acute care placement within an NHS trust.

Be in any year of a healthcare science degree (Medicine/Nursing/Midwifery/Physiotherapy/Paramedicine etc.) and have had a significant amount of prior experience working as a HCA/Healthcare support worker in a NHS acute care Trust.

Be a UEA Medical student who has previously completed the “HCA project” (these applicants will be asked to complete a slightly longer induction)

Please keep in mind this is a Healthcare Assistant role so many skills that you can practice within a student capacity cannot be practiced whilst on shift working as a healthcare assistant.

If you do not meet one of these criteria, you will be required to complete the full 2-week HCA induction.

If you are not currently studying a HSC degree you must apply to the general bank HCA vacancy – please [email protected] more information.

As a student working as a Healthcare Assistant on the nurse bank at the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital you will have the opportunity to gain experience within a wide range of inpatient and outpatient specialities whilst earning some cash to help with student expenses.

You will need enthusiasm, kindness, compassion, and confidence as you will be expected to work with a diverse set of acutely unwell people who each require an individual holistic approach to meet their day-to-day care needs. Daily responsibilities will include:

Monitoring and recording of baseline observations for all patients under your daily allocation (blood pressure / temperature / pulse etc.).
Escalation of issues to relevant registered member of staff (Nurse, doctor etc.) related to acute deterioration of patient’s conditions.
Provision of care to meet individual holistic requirements of all patients under your daily allocation including personal care, continence assistance and meal time assistance.
Cleaning of equipment and ward areas as and when required.
Procurement and handling of clinical samples / swabs.

We will provide uniform and an initial training course to deliver the skills you will need to work in a busy hospital. If you meet the criteria for the shortened induction this will include a four-hour theory session followed by a minimum of two six-hour supervised shifts working on a ward.

What we offer:

Period of paid supernumerary time
Clinical skills support and enhanced skills sessions (where required)
Flexibility in training and shifts
Ability to work within and try different specialities

Benefits:

Excellent pension scheme
Wagestream - access up to 40% of our pay as you earn it
Heavily discounted bus passes
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
On site restaurants, delis and cafes offering staff discounts
On site nursery
Career development guidance
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy service
Free annual Flu vaccination
Discounts for local gyms plus on site outdoor gym equipment

Pay scale:
Between £10.57h basic and up to £19.34h during unsocial hours. *

on the basis of the Agenda for Change interim uplift - pay in line with NLW from 1 April 2023

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.

NNUH PRIDE values of People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence sum up perfectly what this role encompasses. We want you in our team if you share our values and core beliefs as our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion cannot be separated from our PRIDE values and behaviours, which recognise the important role of our people in providing positive experiences for service users.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

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