Job summary
We are looking to recruit 2 compassionate individuals to work 16 hours within our committed outpatient's team.
You will be a reliable team player, have excellent communication skills, a kind and caring manner and be willing to work flexibly.
You will work closely with other team members to provide skilled nursing care to patients undergoing consultation, investigation and treatment in the Outpatient Department.
You must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Care and experience of caring for patients in a community hospital setting is essential.
You will need to be motivated, hardworking and show empathy to all our visitors to our hospital.
Main duties of the job
To ensure that patients are treated with dignity and respect, to ensure that high quality of care is given.
To advise patients and carers on health care issues and support them in times of stressful and emotional events which are frequently emotionally demanding to the nurse and demanding on their time.
Performing clinical skills relevant to individual clinics e.g. Blood pressure,weights, urine, visions.
Decontamination and tracking of equipment after use.
Assisting the Consultant and other Healthcare professionals within the clinical setting independently.
To support and assist in audits / monitoring / collecting data / transferring data to other sources; in collaboration with the department manager & Matron.
Car Driver to travel to other clinic areas that we cover Robert Blake school /Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital OPD
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qaulifications & Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 11 (Direct Care).
- Evidence of literacy & Numeracy skills - GCSE or equivalent.
- IT skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous Experience as a care assistant.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bridgwater Community Hospital Outpatients
Bridgwater
TA6 4GU