Role Summary
The post holder will assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care to patients within ward 16. The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the registered nurse and will undertake tasks and duties delegated to them. They will work collaboratively with the ward environment to meet the needs of patients, following the HUTH NHS Trust policies and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
* Communicate effectively with other team members
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers, contributing to effective communication between members of the multi‑disciplinary team involved in the patients’ care, taking personal responsibility to share updates and share information.
* Ensure information is conveyed to the patient in a timely and understandable manner, using different communication methods to clarify understanding.
* Be responsible for ensuring the registered nurse receives factual, prompt and accurate information on how patients progress.
* Use knowledge and experience to deliver routine tasks as agreed with the registered nurse.
* Undertake a range of predefined procedures, such as phlebotomy and ECG, for which specific training has been given under the direction of the registered nurse.
* Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance.
* Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development.
* Work with management on any new training requirements.
* Recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary healthcare team.
* Work under the direction of a registered nurse to deliver a range of pre‑determined care procedures.
* Provide direct care to the defined group of patients under the direction of the registered nurse within the ward setting.
* Assist patients to undertake normal activities of daily living.
* Follow care plans developed by the registered nurse.
About the Humber Health Partnership
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve. Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG, and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH. As teaching hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research in many areas including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology. We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our partnership and our community.
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