They will participate in a through interview process that will assist us with identifying their skills and place them correctly.
Our prospective nursing assistants will sit a short test that will show their level of understanding of their expected roles and responsibilities and inform us whether they need more training before they can be registered. This will be followed by an interview/feedback session that will inform the prospective candidates about the next stage in their registration process.
Please find the list of requirements for prospective staff during STAGE A of the recruitment process.
All staff
Ø Proof of right to work in UK which can include
· Valid Passport or Birth Certificate & Driving license for British Citizens.
· For Non-European Citizen, you must be able to present evidence of entitlement to work as described by UK Borders & Immigration Agency.
· 2 Passport sized photograph for your name badge and application form.
Ø Proof of address
· bank statement, utility bill or council tax statement which (must not be more than 3 months old)
Ø Proof of National Insurance Number
Ø Current DBS with update service. If no current DBS, Gastic Ollard Healthcare Limited will assist you with applying for one once you make payment and you are advised to put it on update service so you will not have to renew your DBS yearly.
Ø References: Details of two referees, one professional and one character or two professional.
Registered Nurses
Ø NMC Pin Card
Ø Statement of Entry
Ø Nursing Diploma
We may be able to use clicks to bring this info out rather than having them in this lengthy format.
Mandatory Training Certificates
Our prospective healthcare assistant staff are required to either have certification for the following mandatory training and other continuous developmental training or the training are delivered by our education arm so that staff will be competent and ready to support service users satisfactorily.
Ø Introduction to Healthcare practice including Types of Patients’ Needs.
Ø Materials and Equipment used in Healthcare establishment.
Ø Nursing assistant and Patients care (Roles and Responsibilities).
Ø Infection Control Awareness and Food Hygiene.
Ø Medication Awareness including Management of Controlled Drugs.
Ø Effective Communication.
Ø Consent, Confidentiality and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse.
Ø Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
Ø Supporting People with Dementia, Learning Disabilities and Epilepsy.
Ø Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Ø Principles of Moving and Handling.
Ø Health and Safety at Work.
Ø Basic Life Support including Management of choking.
Ø Basic practical using various equipment like Hoist, Wheelchair, Zimmer frame.
Medical History
Blood Test Results confirming immunity to the following:
Ø Hepatitis B Immunisation
Ø Rubella
Ø Varicella
Ø Measles
Staff who wish to work in Exposure Prone units must also provide
Ø Hepatitis C
Ø HIV
For your test results to be accepted, they must be stamped and verified by your GP surgery, Occupational Health Department or verifiable travel clinic.
