Role Overview
We are looking to recruit a compassionate, highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills to join our patient‑centred supportive specialist Stroke and Neuro rehabilitation unit. Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering a safe, fast and effective acute stroke service with the support of the Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust who will provide initial hyper‑acute assessment, treatment and stroke care. Ward 5 is a 24‑bedded specialist unit to provide seamless, evidence‑based, multidisciplinary care within the most appropriate care setting to individuals who have had a stroke and other neurological needs. Support and guidance will include caregivers so as to optimise the clinical outcome and care experience for both patient and carers.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the service of meals and support patients who may need assistance with eating and drinking in line with their plan of care.
* Assist with the safe moving, handling and mobilisation of patients, ensuring that care plans are followed to minimise risk.
* Communicate effectively with kindness, warmth, and compassion, recognising when there are barriers to communication where support may be required.
* Act as a patient and staff advocate, escalating concerns and challenging poor behaviour or practice appropriately.
* Maintain accurate records of care within area of responsibility.
* Observe and report any changes in a patient's condition to the Nurse in Charge.
* Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of care.
* Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers/family.
* Support the maintenance and cleanliness of the clinical environment by attending to general tidiness of the area including unpacking and storage of stock deliveries. Report any estates issues appropriately.
* Support clinical teams to fulfil cleaning responsibilities as identified in the National Cleaning Standards framework.
Benefits
* Cycle to Work
* Travel Scheme
* Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
* Onsite Nursery
* Buying and Selling Annual Leave
* Car Leasing
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Health and Wellbeing
* Extensive Reward Scheme
* Counselling Service
* Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
* Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network
Our Values
* Committed to Quality of Care
* Compassion
* Working together for patients
* Improving Lives
* Everyone Counts
* Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply? Please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
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