Responsibilities
* Provide high quality nursing care whilst working within the limitations of the role and understanding how to escalade when required.
* Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
* Maintain and develop high standards of care.
* Work proactively to ensure that all patients’ expectations and needs are met in a timely manner.
* Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support whilst supporting the patient, family and other staff as required.
* Maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in keeping with departmental and professional standards.
* Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, emergencies, injuries or medication errors via the trust reporting system and assist lead staff in investigating as required.
Professional Development, Education and Training
* Take on responsibility for personal development and support the development of others.
* Identify training needs in conjunction with line management.
* Be actively involved in and support the department’s education programme.
* Consolidate and learn new skills and competencies to provide holistic care.Undertake all mandatory training and specified training for your role as HCSW.
Communications and Working Relationships
* Communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives as well as other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
* Maintain good professional working relationships with the team and the multidisciplinary team.
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high‑quality acute, elective and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, we bring together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We are investing heavily in innovation, research and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and, by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on‑site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals and explore your future with us today.
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