University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Job summary
- The Nursing Assistant will assist in the provision of a high level of care in all clinical areas under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Will work in a collaborative manner with a large multi-disciplinary team to ensure delivery of the Endoscopy service.
- Develop and maintain good patient care, organisational skills and assist with the provision of an environment conducive to clinical excellence.
- Aim to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.
- It is essential that the post holder can work within a diverse team while being able to organise their own day to day work tasks and activities.
- Will be required to work variable hours, over a seven day week, on a week by week basis, within agreed limits.
- To assist in the maintenance of highly specialized and expensive equipment.
Main duties of the job
An exciting position has become available within Endoscopy for a Nursing Assistant. The successful candidate would be able to carry out all aspects of patient care. Additionally the successful candidate would learn various new skills for example- the decontamination process of endoscopes, work alongside the Staff Nurse and Dr within the procedure room, basic airway management of the patient, finally work in the recovery area within endoscopy. Endoscopy has a fantastic team culture, offers flexible working and encourages staff to develop within their role if that is what the individual desires. So if you are interested in applying, please do so.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.