Cheetham Hill is a welcoming 28-bedded ward, treating acute and medically ill older adults with the highest standard of quality care. The team is made up of Ward Manager, Junior Sisters, Staff Nurses, Nursing Auxiliaries, Ward Clerk, Ward Administrator, Ward Assistant and Hotel Services Staff. As such, you will be a vital part of the multi-disciplinary team that is responsible for assisting the nursing staff to improve, maintain and deliver high standards of care, promoting health and well-being of patients through assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
When joining our supportive team, we will encourage you to have a voice both in the team and on a wider platform in our Healthcare Support Worker Council, which is dedicated to listing to our staff, participating in discussions and contribute to improvements. Elsewhere, you will actively be involved in care planning as well as delivery.
Undertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required.
Follow the individual plan of care for each patient when undertaking the following:
Assist patients with personal hygiene including care of hair, nails, oral hygiene and shaving
Assist patients with elimination requirements, including catheter care
Assist patients to rehabilitate, working with physiotherapy and occupational therapists.
Feed patients, encouraging patients to drink and replenishing water jugs when necessary, maintain fluid balance charts as required.
Monitoring and maintaining fluid balance records, food and weight charts as required for individual patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, recording and reporting findings as required.
Use equipment competently following training.
Why work with us- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues.
The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay. NHS Pension Scheme
Childcare at our day nursery
Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
Staff Discounts
Career development and training opportunities
Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
Answer the telephone, take messages and refer to the Staff Nurse for instructions
To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff
Assisting with the undertaking and implementation of risk assessments
Follow the individual plan of care for each patient when undertaking the following:
Assist patients with personal hygiene including care of hair, nails, oral hygiene and shaving
Assist patients with elimination requirements, including catheter care
Assist patients to rehabilitate, working with physiotherapy and occupational therapists
Feed patients, encouraging patients to drink and replenishing water jugs when necessary, maintain fluid balance charts as required
Monitoring and maintaining fluid balance records, food and weight charts as required for individual patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, recording and reporting findings as required
Use equipment competently following training
Assist in the collection of specimens for ward/laboratory investigation in accordance with Policies and Procedures
Following training and assessment, assist the Registered Nurse in other duties if appropriate including:
Assisting with out-patient clinics
Routine specimens and urine testing
Blood glucose monitoring
Basic life support
Answer the telephone, take messages and refer to the Staff Nurse for instructions
To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff
Assisting with the undertaking and implementation of risk assessments
Follow the individual plan of care for each patient when undertaking the following:
Assist patients with personal hygiene including care of hair, nails, oral hygiene and shaving
Assist patients with elimination requirements, including catheter care
Assist patients to rehabilitate, working with physiotherapy and occupational therapists
Feed patients, encouraging patients to drink and replenishing water jugs when necessary, maintain fluid balance charts as required
Monitoring and maintaining fluid balance records, food and weight charts as required for individual patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, recording and reporting findings as required
Use equipment competently following training
Assist in the collection of specimens for ward/laboratory investigation in accordance with Policies and Procedures
Following training and assessment, assist the Registered Nurse in other duties if appropriate including:
Assisting with out-patient clinics
Routine specimens and urine testing
Blood glucose monitoring
Basic life support
Qualifications and training
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Care certificate
English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Basic computer/keyboard skills
Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
Willingness to undertake new skills and training
To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
Qualifications and training
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Care certificate
English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Basic computer/keyboard skills
Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
Willingness to undertake new skills and training
To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay Hospital
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