As a member of the team be able to prioritise and contribute to the delivery of high standards of care to
patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment under the direction of a registered
practitioner. As part of the wider team assist in developing and maintaining services provided to patients
and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area/department. To maintain
the dignity and privacy of all patients and their families and carers and respect their right to confidentiality.
Job Description - Band 2 (Clinical Core)
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To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic core and specific portfolio of clinical
competencies and/or Care Certificate as required. To be motivated to review progress with Manager at
regular intervals through the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice
and accountability and at all times act within own capabilities.
All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and
Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of
employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificate
consists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of
behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant.
- To assist all patients with their personal care needs, empowering patients or families/carers and actively
encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needs for individuals such as helping
patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and
dignity at all times.
- To perform clinical observations (following appropriate assessment of competence and under the
direction of a registered practitioner where agreed.) accurately record using agreed electronic National
Early Warning Signals such as SEND and report and escalate any concerns appropriately by reporting
to the registered practitioner immediately.
- Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting patients and their
families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary.
- Participate in the initial assessment of patients’ needs, under the direct supervision of a registered
practitioner.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the
OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ana Barbosa Job title: Ward Manager Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01865235010
