Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the full Job Description and Personal Specification attached. You will work at all times under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse that you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of the ward or department. You will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skilled acquired within the post. You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You should not undertake any task that you are unfamiliar with. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Has undertaken the Care Certificate. GCSE Maths and English (Grades A* to G) or equivalent. Desirable criteria L3 Health and Social Care Qualification or equivalent experience (minimum or 12 months) GCSE Maths and English (Grades A*-C) or equivalent. Experience and skills Essential criteria Demonstrable experience in dealing with people who are sick and distressed or equivalent customer focused employment. Experience of team working. Experience of working under pressure and dealing with competing demands. Experience of communicating with people from different backgrounds. Basic digital skills. Desirable criteria Previous experience in a healthcare role at Band 2 or equivalent e.g. carer for family member. Experience of working in a range of healthcare settings. Knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge or understanding of the role which includes care related procedures, clinical observations, limited clinical duties and relevant legislation. An understanding of the fundamentals of patient care, sucj as washing, toileting, feeding and communication. Personal Skills Essential criteria Kind and compassionate. Clear, concise and honest communication. Behaviour which is aligned to the Trust THRIVE values. It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download CSW JD (PDF, 224.6KB) CSW PS (PDF, 352.4KB) CSW Functional Apects (PDF, 91.2KB) Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB) Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB) Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB) Bedford Hospital Site map (PDF, 2.6MB) Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)