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General Conditions of Service for the Vacancy.
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Services.
NINEWELLS HOSPITAL, DUNDEE
SURGICAL DIRECTORATE
ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT, WARDS 18 &19
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS, BAND 2
DAY/NIGHT ROTATION
SALARY SCALE: £14,508 - £17,253 PER ANNUM PRO RATA
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the nursing team within Wards 18/19 Ninewells.
These are busy Orthopaedic Trauma wards caring for patients with a variety of needs.
You will help in the delivery of quality and individualised care under the supervision of a
Registered Nurse.
Good communication skills are essential and previous experience dealing with the public
would be beneficial.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in
Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker
Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare
Support Workers
Informal enquiries to: Senior Charge Nurse Joan Robertson on 01382 633818/Senior Charge
Nurse Lynda Brown on 01382 633819
Post 1: Permanent 22.5 hours per week for Ward 18, Ninewells Hospital
Post 2: Temporary 22.5 hours per week for 6 months to cover maternity leave
Post 3: 30 hours per week for Ward 18, Ninewells Hospital
Post 4: 22.5 hours per week for Ward 19, Ninewells Hospital
Please indicate which post you are applying for and attach this to your application form.
Please download the full application pack from www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk
Internal applicants: please download the application pack from Staffnet. Please read
the Important Job Application Information in the Information for Applicants section.
Completed applications should be returned to recruitment.tayside@nhs.net (quoting
the job reference number in the subject box) or to Workforce Services, NHS Tayside,
Level 9, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.
Please quote reference number – D/JM/106A/12
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms – Friday 8 March 2013
Distribution: Staffnet, www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, Dundee Courier
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION SHEET
D/JM/106A/12
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT – BAND 2
WARD 18 & 19, ORTHOPAEDIC DEPARTMENT, NINEWELLS HOSPITAL, DUNDEE
CANDIDATE NUMBER: ________________________________
Please tick to indicate preference:
Post 1: 22.5 Hours , Ward 18,
Ninewells Hospital
Post 2: Temporary 22.5 Hours,
Ward 18, Ninewells Hospital for 6
months to cover maternity leave
Post 3: 22.5 Hours, Ward 30,
Ninewells Hospital
Post 4: 22.5 Hours, Ward 19,
Ninewells Hospital
PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM
NHS TAYSIDE – AGENDA FOR CHANGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
1JOB IDENTIFICATION
Job Title
Band 2 - Nursing Auxiliary – Ortho wards
Department(s)/Location
Musculoskeletal and A&E / Clinical Group
Number of Job Holders
2.
JOB PURPOSE
As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will carry out routine individual care duties for patients,
clients, carers and relatives in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. Carry out assigned duties to
maintain hygiene, order and safety within the environment specified in Section 4 below.
3.
ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Senior Charge Nurse/Charge Nurse/Team Leader

Senior Staff nurses/Staff nurses

Nursing Auxiliary/Nursing Assistant (Postholder)
4.
SCOPE AND RANGE (please complete as appropriate for the specific area)
To provide a high quality, safe and supportive environment in order to care for patients/clients/carers/relatives/
staff within the Musculoskeletal and A&E Clinical Group to meet identified care needs.
The post holder may be required to provide care in the following types of environment

Orthopaedic Ward –elective surgery/ trauma/rehabilitation/bone and soft tissue infection
The postholder has responsibility for:
Staff Management/Supervisory Responsibilities:
Support registered nurses in the orientation of new staff to the area
Budgetary Responsibilities:
Effective participation in dealing with supplies ordering, patients valuables and use of equipment
5.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Induction Standards & Code of Conduct
Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare
Support Workers in Scotland” 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support
Workers.

Care Delivery
1. Carry out assigned tasks in delivering and supporting patient care under the direction of a registered
nurse to ensure delivery of a high quality of patient care
2. Co-operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating
clients to maximise care
3. Maintain good relationships and an empathic approach to clients’ carers and relatives and refer them
to a registered nurse for any questions they may have on the clients’ condition or for any suggestions or
complaints that they wish to raise
4. Report observed changes in the clients’ physical/psychological needs and participate in maintaining
accurate and up-to-date records to ensure effective communication
5.
Adhere to Infection Control Policies
6.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the clinical area
Health & Safety
7. Work within NHS Tayside policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices
for patients, colleagues and self
Resource Utilisation
8. The Nursing Assistant will adhere to NHS Tayside procedures regarding the use of supplies and
equipment in order to promote the effective and efficient use of resources
9.
Maintain stock levels of supplies to support the smooth running of the area as required
Education
10. Participate in personal and career development plan to maintain skills and develop personal growth in
order to maximise contribution to service delivery
Quality
11. Acknowledge the diversity of individuals respecting their rights, privacy and confidentiality
6.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Communicates continuously re routine daily activities, with a wide range of health and social care workers,
patients and families utilising a wide range of media such as telephone, information technology, verbal and
written communications overcoming barriers to communication e.g. clinical conditions, sensory impairment.
Demonstrates sensitivity and empathy when communicating with people
7.
Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect communicating on a regular basis with the
patient/relatives/multidisciplinary team and external agencies (where appropriate) involved in the provision of
care.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
SVQII OR recognised equivalent in healthcare (or willingness to work/working towards) or equivalent work
experience working in a caring environment/role
Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment
Basic information technology skills or willingness to work towards
8.
SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT [insert as appropriate to area]
The nursing assistant will use, store and maintain the following types of equipment in line with local
policies/procedures. Shared responsibility.
Information Technology :
Central Vision Laboratory System (Fountain)
Fax/E-mail/ Internet/ Intranet
Incident reporting via adverse incident management system
Integrated hospital information system .e.g. ICTAP
Moving & Handling :
Mechanical aids (e.g. hoists, ambulifts)
Infusion stands
General manual handling equipment e.g. slide aids
Specialised Beds, Beds, trolleys, plinths
Wheelchairs/ Walking aids
Commodes, Bedpans
Bariatric equipment
Pressure reliving equipment
Fire evacuation equipment
Spinal boards
Skeletal traction, fixed traction,, external fixation
Orthosis application
Near Patient Testing :
Vital signs
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Blood Pressure Recording
Chemical reagents (urinalysis, FOBs, pregnancy tests etc.)
Pulse oximetry
Medical Devices : (Stores and maintains)
Patient Controlled Analgesia
Infusion Devices
Scanning Equipment
Electrocardiograph equipment / Cardiac Monitors
Examination Equipment e.g. Auroscopes, opthalmoscopes etc.
Surgical Instruments
Control feeding pumps
Suction equipment
Basic life support & airway adjuncts
Vacuum assisted drainage systems
Treatments : (Stores, maintains and gathers equipment for registered nurse)
Oxygen therapy
Nebulisers,
Humidification
Suctioning
Vacuum assisted drainage
Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition
Basic life support and airway adjuncts
Surgical drain care
Traction equipment/orthosis
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT
All records created in the course of the business of NHS Tayside are corporate records and are public
records under the terms of the Public Records (Scotland) Act 1937. This includes email messages and other
electronic records. It is your responsibility to ensure that you keep appropriate records of your work in NHS
Tayside and manage those records in keeping with the NHS Tayside Records Management Policy and with
any guidance produced by NHS Tayside specific to your employment.
9.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB [insert as appropriate to area-) Please indicate level /
frequency/weight / duration. Examples may include:Physical Skills : Several times per shift
Skills to safely manoeuvre wheelchairs, trolleys, beds and other equipment
Skills to safely support patient mobility
Preparation of patients for tests/procedures
Collection and preparation of specimens
Assists with patient positioning
Application/Removal of simple dressings
Physical Demands : Several times per shift
Patient movement with use of mechanical aides, manouever patients
Push trolley’s, wheelchairs, beds, patient’s lockers, move equipment
Stand/walking for the majority of shift.
Moving quickly from task to task in response to needs of patients and nursing team
Maintaining patient position during lengthy procedures up to 20 minutes duration
Bending, stretching and moving quickly from task to task at short notice
Mental Demands : Several times per shift
Concentration required when undertaking personal care for patients
Frequent interruptions:- telephone, colleagues, patients’ buzzers
Managing people with special needs
Concentration required to check patient identification, valuables, and calculate weight whilst subject to
frequent interruptions from colleagues
Concentration required to deliver care to an unspecified number of patients due to unpredictability of
emergency receiving wards
Emotional Demands : Several times per shift
Communicating with distressed/anxious/worried patients/relatives.
Caring for the terminally ill
Caring for patients following receipt of bad news.
Dealing with patients and relatives with severely challenging behavior
Dealing with people with sensory impairment
Care of the patient after death
Managing aggressive patients
Caring for patients with special needs e.g. brain injured, confused patients
Caring for patients with special needs e.g. self harm, mental health problems
Exposure to patients with severe, acute physical disfigurement e.g. amputation and non-accidental injury
Supporting patients awaiting diagnosis, recently diagnosed
Caring for families/carers following sudden/unexpected death of patient.
Caring for patients/families/carers faced with major complications delaying recovery.
Assisting with caring for acute patients
Working Conditions: Several times per shift
Exposure to body fluids, faeces, emptying bed pans/urinals, catheter bags
Exposure to verbal aggression
Exposure to physically aggressive behaviour (2-3 times per month)
Shift patterns - day, night rotation
Exposure to infection and infected materials/people
Environmental temperature
Exposure to and compliance with substances hazardous to health guidance
Exposure to uncontained body fluids
10.
DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
Assignment of work will be by the Registered Nurse/Team
Planning order of own work
Acknowledging changes in patients conditions, work or care environment and reporting to the registered nurse
or appropriate other healthcare individual
Work review and formal appraisal of performance will be carried out by the designated registered nurse
11.
MOST CHALLENGING /DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
Managing competing demands on time
Support patients to follow treatment plan
Ensuring immediate emergency care needs are met timeously
Ensuring patient safety at all times
12.
JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
The job description will need to be signed off using the attached sheet by each postholder to whom the job
description applies.
General Conditions of Service
POST REF NO:
D/JM/106A/12
JOB TITLE/GRADE:
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS, BAND 2
LOCATION:
WARDS 18 & 19, NINEWELLS HOSPITAL
Conditions of Service
Remuneration
Hours of Duty
The terms and conditions of service for this post are those
determined by the NHS Staff Council.
The current salary scale for the post is £14,508 to £17,253
(pro rata for part-time staff).
Placing on the scale on
appointment is normally at the minimum but may be higher
subject to verification of previous relevant service.
Salary is paid monthly by Bank Credit Transfer.
The hours of the posts are:
Post: 1: 22.5hours Ward 18, Ninewells Hospital
Post 2: Temporary 22.5 hours Ward 18, Ninewells Hospital
Post 3: 30 hours Ward 18, Ninewells Hospital
Post 4: 22.5 hours Ward 19, Ninewells Hospital
Post 2: Temporary post for 6 months to provide cover for
maternity leave. The end date is subject to amendment should
the substantive post-holder give notice to change their return.
Internal applicants: Written approval must be sought from your
line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be
required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Superannuation
Start and finish times will be determined by the needs of the
service.
Membership of the NHS Superannuation Scheme is not
compulsory but is open to all staff between the ages of 16 and
70 (65 in some instances).
The contributions paid are a percentage of superannuable pay,
which is essentially basic pay excluding, for example, overtime
or travelling expenses.
Contribution rates with effect from 01.04.12 are as follows:
Annual Pensionable Pay (Full-time equivalent)
Up to £15,000
£15,001 to £21,175
£21,176 to £26,557
£26,558 to £48,982
£48,983 to £69,931
£69,932 to £110,273
£110,274 to any higher amount
Contribution
5%
5%
6.5%
8.0%
8.9%
9.9%
10.9%
Contributions are subject to tax relief and reduced National
Annual Leave
Insurance contributions. NHS Tayside also makes a substantial
contribution towards scheme benefits – currently around 14% of
basic pay.
On appointment = 27 days (pro rata for part-time Staff) or 5.4
weeks per year.
After 5 years aggregated service = 29 days (pro rata for parttime staff) or 5.8 weeks per year
After 10 years aggregated service = 33 days (pro rata for parttime staff) or 6.6 weeks per year
References
Public Holidays = 8 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 1.6
weeks per year
All offers of appointment are subject to receipt of satisfactory
references
Occupational Health
Clearance
All offers of appointment to new entrants to the National Health
Service are subject to a medical examination. Medical
examinations are arranged and undertaken by the Occupational
Health and Safety Advisory Service (OHSAS).
Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974
(Exclusions and
Exceptions) (Scotland)
Order 2003
All current or spent criminal convictions, cautions, warnings or
any case pending must be disclosed prior to commencing in
employment as detailed on the application form.
Disclosure Scotland
Immigration, Asylum and
Nationality Act 2006
Please note that having a conviction will not automatically debar
you from obtaining employment with NHS Tayside. Careful
consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the
particular post in question. However, if you are appointed, and it
is found that you did not reveal a previous conviction your
employment may be terminated.
The successful applicant will be required to become a member
of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) in respect of
regulated work with protected adults and regulated work with
children.
National Discussions are currently taking place
regarding charging individuals for PVG fees. Once these are
concluded successful applicants will be advised of the outcome.
It is a criminal offence for an employer to employ anyone who
does not have permission to live or work in the UK.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to produce specific original
documentation at interview e.g. Passport, or full birth certificate
together with an official document giving the applicants
permanent National Insurance Number and name issued by a
Government Agency or a previous employer, as well as
photocopies of these documents.
Professional Registration/ New entrants to NHS Tayside will be required to achieve the
Induction Standards & Codemandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers
of Conduct
(HCSWs) in Scotland and comply with the Code of Conduct for
HCSWs throughout your employment.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited within NHS premises and grounds.
Applications
Completed forms should be returned to:
recruitment.tayside@nhs.net quoting the job reference in the
subject line or Workforce Services, Level 9, Ninewells Hospital,
Dundee DD1 9SY
By closing date of Friday 8 March 2013.