Overview
Selby inpatient unit is a 22 bedded community rehabilitation unit providing rehabilitation and end of life care to the local population of Selby. We work in close partnership with our multi-disciplinary team and Primary Care colleagues in providing excellent standards of care for patients who are transitioning from hospital and progressing towards discharge or for community patients requiring enhanced care within a community hospital. Within our unit we have 2 Autumn rooms providing end of life care to our local community.
Position
There is a full time and part time position available.
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available. Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.
Responsibilities
* Assisting patients with hygiene needs including care of their skin, mouth, eyes, hair, nails, feet and teeth; encouraging self care when possible
* Supporting patients with elimination needs; assisting to use toilet facilities or provision of bed pans, urinals, commodes and vomit bowls. Care of urinary catheters, stomas and other aids that enable the patient to perform elimination and record actions/ findings on the appropriate documentation
* Promote continence and manage incontinence according to the patient’s individual assessment and plan of care
* Support the multidisciplinary team in the prevention and management of damage to patients’ skin, ensuring that correct moving and handling techniques and use of pressure relieving aids are used; report any changes in skin condition to the registered nurse
* Inform the registered nurse of any concerns that you may have regarding the patient so that he / she can assess the patient in a timely manner.
* Dispose of bodily fluids, soiled linen, spillages etc in accordance with Trust policy and guidelines
* Assist patients with eating and drinking i.e. appropriate meal ordering and provision of drinks, meals and supplements; provide aids as required, assist in feeding and hydrating those who are unable to do this for themselves, recording nutritional and hydration intake on the appropriate documentation
Trust Information
Trust Information Pack
Please refer to the job description for further details. https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Noble
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: lisa.noble9@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01904724321
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