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The vacancy is for three night shifts from 22:30-08:15.The post-holder will be a member of the Out of Hours Team who will assist the qualified nurse to care for patients, ensuring the effective delivery of treatment for patients. The post holder will work regularly with direct supervision whilst undertaking duties assigned by the Shift Lead.Main duties of the jobWorking under the direct supervision of the Team Leader/Band 6 Shift Lead.Communicating with people clearly in a manner, and at a level and pace appropriate to their abilities and preferencesCorrectly undertaking delegated tasks that the Team Leader/Caseload holder deems within the ability of the post holder and for which they have received training and are deemed competent.Assisting the qualified nurse in the assessment and treatment of patient health and well-being needs.Undertake clinical tasks following appropriate competency training, for example, basic wound care and simple dressings, recording of blood pressure/TPR /oxygen saturations and phlebotomy/venepuncture.About usAt the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertakePerson SpecificationQualifications & EducationExperience as a Health Care Assistant in the acute or community nursing settingNVQ level 2 in Health & Social CareEnglish and Maths Qualifications at one of the following academic levels/grades:- O Level - Grade A to C CSE Grade 1 only GCSE Grade A to C GCSE Grade 9 to 4 Functional skills Level 2Knowledge & TrainingUnderstanding of confidentiality and Data Protection ActEnthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service developmentShow evidence of working to a plan of careBasic understanding of wound careExperienceUnderstands own limitations and when to ask for helpAble to provide safe, caring and effective servicesHave some knowledge of NHS issuesCommunication & Relationship SkillsTo show an ability to develop working relationships with other team members and professionals.Good written grammar and organisational skillsAble to communicate accurately in both verbal and written formsEnthusiastic - seizing the opportunity for personal and service developmentMotivated - able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality serviceAble to comprehend instructionsAble to communicate to all care settings within Dudley Health EconomyAnalytical & Judgement SkillsTo show the ability to adapt to changeForward thinking - to identify opportunities for improvement in service developmentPlanning & Organisational SkillsAble to communicate accurately in both verbal and written formsFlexible to meet the demands of the serviceMust be able to commute to meet the demands of the roleEvidence of being able to work as part of a teamEquality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust ValuesAble toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservicesAble toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservicesCommitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valuedGood standard of general healthWe would expect your values and behaviours to reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect & ResponsibilityDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. J-18808-Ljbffr