We have an exciting new opportunity for a band 3 healthcare assistant to work alongside our team on the day care unit at Wythenshawe hospital.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual with fantastic communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced working environment. You will need to be versatile with a great attitude for learning and be prepared to work independently within the unit, whilst always having access to a support network around you. The Haematology Day Unit healthcare worker plays a crucial and active role in achieving the smooth day to day running of the Haematology Day Unit. The post holder will work closely with consultants, nurses, admin colleagues and other professionals to provide a high-quality service to all staff, our patients and their relatives. The post holder will be required to undertake venepuncture for haematology patients and will assist with the care of patients undergoing bone marrow procedures. The successful candidate will also be trained to offer support in a clerical role. This will include knowledge of the appointment system and administration of the Haematology Day Unit/ clinics.
Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse carry out responsibilities that will include:
Undertake venepuncture on the day unit and outpatient setting supporting our ANP clinics.
To carry out clinical observations on patients, recording and reporting all changes in patients’ condition to senior staff.
Undertake the escort of patients to other departments under the direction of the registered nurse.
To assist with the patient care and paperwork during Bone marrow procedures on the unit.
When assisting with patient care, reassure and provide comfort to them.
Document and sign for all observations and care given.
To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues.
To share responsibility for the care and maintenance of all the specialist equipment on the unit.
To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy and Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies and injury, to senior staff.
Respond to telephone calls in a timely, professional manner, recording and transmitting information accurately, referring any
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
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At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
At Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), our Nursing Assistants take great pride in the essential work we do. That’s because we’re not just helping patients, we’re going the extra mile for them – day in, day out. But more than that, our team’s commitment to work with empathy, consideration and dignity means that we’re among the best – and most compassionate – in our field.
On joining MFT, you’ll be supported to develop your knowledge and skills through our Support Worker Development Programme for Nursing Assistants that includes completion of the Care Certificate for candidates who have not completed this previously. The great news is, the completion of the Support Worker Development Programme will give you the opportunity to progress into a Band 3 Nursing Assistant role.
If you’re a more experienced Nursing Assistant seeking a new opportunity in a Band 3 role, you’ll undertake a skills analysis when you start to identify any gaps in your clinical skills knowledge needed for your role. You’ll then be supported to access relevant modules from the clinical skills programme to support your progression to a Band 3 post on completion.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024
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