Job summary
The post holder is a member of the MIU Team, working under the direction of the Nurse Practitioners (NP), to maintain a safe and high standard of care. The Health Care Assistant (HCA) may be directed to fulfil certain clinical tasks by the NP under direct supervision. Once the HCA is trained and assessed that they can demonstrate competency, they may then perform that task without direct supervision.
Location: Based at Kingsbridge MIU with expectation to rotate to UTC Cumberland, Derriford UTC, Tavistock MIU as required.
/ week as rostered shifts 0900-1700hrs at Kingsbridge MIU to cover service 7 days / week including Public Holidays. Rotational shifts to other units may include, early, mid, late shifts 7 days a week including Public Holidays.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Assist the Nurse Practitioner in fulfilling their role in the physical and psychological care of patients and assist patients/relatives and carers as required. Report to the senior nurse, any problems that may arise. Comply with the quality indicator requirements for type 3 A&E/ UTC/MIU departments in England. After training and competency assessment, the HCA's clinical tasks include: Triage/'first contact'*, performing and monitoring patient clinical observations, 12 lead ECGs, simple wound care management, including wound closure and dressings, urinalysis, blood glucose testing, applying POP and other splints, health promotion, ensuring patient documentation is completed to the MIU agreed standard. *Triage or 'first contact' is only performed by HCA within the MIUs. Other duties/responsibilities include: Administrative tasks assisting the patient when 'booking in' in the absence of reception staff, monitoring, maintaining, receipting stock levels, ordering from approved lists as necessary, informing the manager of any discrepancies. Show awareness of budgetary restraints: maximise use of resources, time, and equipment, avoiding unnecessary waste. Ensure defects are reported, appropriately monitored, ensuring timely repairs are undertaken, report issues to estate services and clinical engineering. Report other incidents to senior nurse/line managers as they arise and completing Datix when necessary.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Nurse Practitioner in fulfilling his/her role in the physical and psychological care of patients and be aware of the need to assist relatives and carers. To report as soon as possible, to the senior nurse, any problems that may arise.
Comply with the quality indicator requirements for type 3 A&E/UTC/MIU departments in England.
Complete and monitor patient clinical observations: ensuring own documentation is completed to the MIU agreed standard.
Clinical tasks will include assisting patients, their relatives and carers, performing obs, recording ECGs, aspects of wound care management, urinalysis, blood glucose testing, applying POP and splints, health promotion
Monitoring stock levels- both clinical and other stores utilised within the clinical area
Maximising use of resources, time, and equipment. Ensuring defects are reported and monitoring repairs are carried out.
Maintaining safety of patients, relatives. carers and staff. Reporting incidences, safeguarding issues and completing Datix when required
In the absence of the Receptionist undertake administrative tasks
Individual MIU key tasks as negotiated by the Manager.
To be aware of and abide by UHP & Health Authority approved policies, child protection, infection control, standards and quality initiatives.
The post holder is required to take reasonable care for his/her own health & safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. oGCSEs Grade A-D/3-9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English
2. oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 3 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification)
3. OR oDemonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 3 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L3 course. Willing to undertake a competency-based assessment at interview.
4. oUndertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
5. Ability to work as a member of a team
6. Able to recognise and accept own limitations
7. Demonstrate skills of good common sense
8. Computer/Keyboard skills
Desirable
9. Able to liaise with other healthcare professionals
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
10. Demonstrable experience of nursing (acute, community or private sector)
11. Ability to perform clinical obs temp / pulse BP RR O2 sats BLS
12. Flexibility in working hours to include weekends and Bank Holidays
Desirable
13. Understanding of Adult and Child Safeguarding
14. Understanding of Domestic Abuse
15. Demonstrable experience in MIU/A&E
16. Skills in basic Triage / First Contact
17. ILS
18. 12 lead ECG Recording
19. An understanding of current procedures in acute and chronic wound management
20. Application of splints including POP's
21. Proven knowledge of health promotion issues