Advertised role location: Belfast HSCT
Official document: Job Description (pdf)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Nursing Assistant (Bank) | Year 1 Student Nurse
Opportunity
LOCATION: Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
BAND: 2
REPORTS TO: Senior Nurse on duty in the Ward/Department
RESPONSIBLE TO: Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader
Job Summary / Main Purpose
• The post holder is required to provide & assist in the provision of high quality person
centred care for patients and the families.
• The post holder will assist in all aspects of direct personal care for patients/clients &
to carry out other assigned tasks in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse
or Midwife.
• The post holder must ensure that all information regarding patients is kept in strict
confidence.
• The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture
of openness and transparency.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
For each of the following areas the post holder will;
Communication
• Deal courteously with patients, relatives, visitors, & others with whom they come into
contact in the course of their duties.
• Communicate effectively with patients & others taking into account their clinical
conditions and differing levels of ability to understand.
• Observe & report any changes in patients’ conditions or behaviour, including
appetite, to relevant nursing staff.
• Ensure that any instructions regarding patients’ treatment and diet are carried out &
recorded as directed e.g. Fluid balance charts.
• Maintain confidentiality of information at all times, regarding patients & staff.
• Record &/or pass on messages to the Nurse-in-Charge as required.
• Report issues and complaints to relevant nursing staff as required.
• Always act in a courteous and respectful manner.
Provision of Care
• Follow the agreed plan of care.
• Respect peoples’ dignity, wishes & beliefs & obtain their consent for treatment.

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• Assist with the care of patients’ clothing, laundry, lockers & wardrobes.
• Assist in the preparation & serving of meals & beverages for patients.
• Assist patients to eat & drink & record & report same.
• Maintain high standards of practice at all times.
• Participate in the care of the deceased patient & their relatives.
• Record & report care activities undertaken accurately to the nurse-in-charge.
• Assist nursing staff in the delivery of person centred care.
Personal & People Development
• Participate in the Trust’s Personal Contribution Framework and KSF and
participate in the Development Review system.
• Keep up to date records of own development review process.
• Attend staff induction and participate in training and other learning activities as
required.
• Share best practice with others.
Health, Safety & Security
• Undertake duties that are required to ensure adequate standards of environmental
hygiene and prevent cross infection.
• Keep the Registered Nurse informed of any changes affecting patients & or staff.
• Report any accidents and incidents to relevant nursing staff and assist in the
investigation of same, verbally and in writing as required.
• Comply with health and safety policies and statutory regulations.
• Contribute to a safe environment within the risk management and clinical
governance strategy.
• Comply with trust policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and codes of conduct.
• Contribute to effective and economic use of resources and the maintenance of all
equipment.
• Work within own role in emergencies & summon help.
• Identify & report any health, safety & security issues to the appropriate person.
• Ensure that uniform is worn correctly.
Service Improvement
• Contribute to effective team working.
• Cooperate with off duty scheduling so as to ensure that adequate staffing and
optimum use of staff resource is achieved.
• Demonstrate commitment through regular attendance.
Quality
• Assist in the reception, admission & discharge of patients.
• Carry out assigned duties under the direction of a qualified nurse in such a way as to
ensure that nursing care is of a high standard.
• Cooperate with nursing, medical & auxiliary staff to ensure that harmonious
relationships are maintained within the Trust.
• Ensure economical use of resources.
Equality & Diversity
• Adhere to current legislation on equality & diversity.
• Present a positive image of self & the organisation, & treat others with dignity &
respect.

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• Recognise & report any discriminatory practice.
General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision
of the service for which they are responsible and:
• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into
contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient
completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety
Policies and Statutory Regulations.
• Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their
employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
• Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
• Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.
Information Governance
All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all
records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and
Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records
whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are
public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions,
under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and
Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT
Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek
advice if in doubt.
For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please
refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR
Environmental Cleaning Strategy
The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognizes the key principle that
“Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there
are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a
responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients,
residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.
Infection Prevention and Control
The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs)
and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all
policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction
strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at
all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

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This includes:-
• Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate
times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
• Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
• Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
• Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on
intranet);
• Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
• Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e.
cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
• Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.
Values
The Belfast Trust aims to recruit staff not only with the right skills but also with the
right values to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care and experience. Staff will
be expected to be committed to provide safe, effective, compassionate and person
centred care by:-
• Treating Everyone with Dignity and Respect
• Displaying Openness and Trust
• Being Accountable
• Being Leading Edge
• Maximising Learning and Development
By embedding the above values we will make a significant contribution to the delivery
of the Trust’s Vision.
Personal Public Involvement
Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider
community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a
meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal
Public Involvement (PPI).
Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.
http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf
Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be
amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and
Social Care Trust.

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PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE / BAND: Band 2 Nursing Assistant / Year 1 Student Nurse
Opportunity
DEPT / DIRECTORATE: All Wards / Nursing and Midwifery
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet
the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should
clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the
information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the
right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly
demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of
employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting
stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet
these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in
the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Experience
Qualifications
Registration
Be currently undertaking Year 1 of an
undergraduate degree programme in Nursing
or Midwifery.
OR
Be currently undertaking Year 1 of the Health
Care in Practice programme delivered in
partnership between Belfast Health & Social
Care Trust & Belfast Metropolitan College
AND
A minimum of two GCE’s/GCSE’s Grade A-C
/ 9-4 grade (or equivalent) in English and
Maths.
OR
6 months relevant experience providing direct
care and support in a caring environment.
Shortlisting by
Application Form

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OR
Have an NVQ Level 2 Care Award or
equivalent.
*You must ensure you state clearly how
you meet the above criteria as failure to
be specific will result in your application
not being shortlisted*
Right to Work The salary for this Band 2 post is currently
below the applicable salary requirement for
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (including a
Health and Care Worker visa). This means
the Trust would therefore be unable to
sponsor an applicant for this role.
Shortlisting by
Application Form
Other All post holders:
Must undertake the Trust two week Induction
Programme prior to work placement.
At offer of post
Knowledge,
Skills,
Abilities
• Be willing to undertake relevant
training /professional development as
required to meet the service need.
• Have the ability to communicate
effectively with a range of people.
Interview
NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be
required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates, and one
photocopy of same, issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates
relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are
not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results
from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.
If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are
legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a
P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the
United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a
non-appointment.
Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post
holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

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HSC Values
Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is
drawn to the following values for this role