Overview
Are you kind, compassionate, and motivated to support patients and service users? We’re looking for exceptional individuals to join our dedicated teams, providing vital support. Enhanced Care this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive team that delivers therapeutic engagement and one-to-one care for patients and provides person centred support to patients experiencing psychological distress. Adult and Children7s inpatients; join our fantastic teams giving acute ward-based care to those experiencing ill health. Community: be part of a team delivering vital care in patients7 homes or community hubs making care more accessible to all and reducing hospital visits and admissions.
Responsibilities
* To assist under supervision in the delivery of fundamental nursing care and a range of clinical duties in liaison with the multidisciplinary team, to ensure the effective and efficient running of the ward/ service.
* To contribute to the implementation and progression of a range of patient treatment and care packages as delegated by a registered healthcare professional; reporting back on progress.
* To provide day to day supervision and/or support coordination of learners and junior staff acting both as a leader and role model for Nursing Assistants/Healthcare Support Worker (Band 2).
* To maintain own personal development with support from ward/departmental manager and provide support and guidance to others to help their development.
* To demonstrate a broad skill base, planning own duties and organising own day to day work activities.
* To ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of high quality person centred care and principles.
What We Offer
* Daily support and supervision from experienced senior nurses
* Ongoing in-house training
* A welcoming, team-oriented environment that encourages your professional growth
* Flexible approaches to working patterns and opportunities for development
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience in a hospital setting (desirable)
* Good standard of literacy and numerical skills
* NVQ III in Healthcare and/or a completed Full Care Certificate Programme (essential criterion for this role)
* A calm and kind approach; willingness to learn and develop knowledge and skills in caring for complex patients with medical conditions
* Excellent communication and time management skills; ability to work as part of a team
In addition, the post emphasises flexible working patterns to support patient care across evenings and weekends as needed.
About Guy's and St Thomas7 NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas 7 NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK7s best known hospitals with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are one of the largest NHS trusts with around 22,700 staff and a diverse, inclusive workplace. Our services include hospital and community care, with specialist cancer, heart and lung services and a strong commitment to patient experience and safety.
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