West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing Assistant, F4 Elective Orthopaedics, Weekdays Only 0.90 wte
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Opportunity for a Nursing Assistant
We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated nursing assistant to join the elective Orthopaedic ward, F4.
About the Ward
The elective orthopaedic ward admits patients from home who have planned orthopaedic, ENT or breast surgery that day.
There is a strong emphasis on multi professional team working to ensure the patient is always at the centre and there is a high focus on rehabilitation with the ward having its own team of therapists.
Role Details
This vacancy is for three shifts per week for the hours 0700-1930. No weekend or night work will be available.
Please note that you will be employed as a band 2 until the care certificate is completed, at which point you will move to a band 3.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate in contacting Ward Manager Eleanor Lawrence on 01284 713383.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Please note that Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this role as it does not meet the requirements for the health and care Visa. Please ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are held in person at our main site West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ.
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.
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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.
Responsibilities include:
- Transporting specimens
- Collecting drugs/instruments/ case notes/instruments
- Escort duties
- Documenting information relating to personal care, onto HIS under the direction of a registered Nurse
- Maintaining and monitoring stock levels on the ward/department
- Participating in meetings and handover to discuss patients progress and care
- Safely transporting patients
- Providing support to patients and relatives
- Providing support when required to the ward/community Team
- Undertaking Cavendish Care Certificate as required
About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Our Mission
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community.
We 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.
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Services Provided
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.
Our Values
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.
Our People
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 everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Eleanor Lawrence
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: eleanor.lawrence@wsh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01284 713383
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