Clinical Support Worker - Palliative Care Goscote Hospice
Assist in undertaking activities of living in accordance with the care plan prescribed by qualified staff. These duties will include the delivery of hygiene care, nutrition and hydration, continence care, pressure area care, mobility and rehabilitation, and offering psychological support. Report changes to patients' health status to a trained nurse for action. Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigations as appropriate, to the level of knowledge and skill. This may include escorting patients to other departments within the centre and, on occasion, to other departments and specialist units off-site.
There will be opportunities for personal training and development in line with the Trust's resources and requirements. You will need to work a flexible approach, which includes long days (7am - 7:30pm) and night shifts (7pm - 7:30am), including weekends and bank holidays as the service demands.
In addition to the clinical responsibilities, there are other essential components of this role:
* Assist in maintaining general clerical activities to support the clinical environment and patient care, including answering the telephone, taking and passing messages, filing, and keeping patients' bedside records tidy.
* Support registered nursing staff to ensure communication systems meet the needs of patients, carers, and staff, including referring carers and visitors to the appropriate trained nurse.
* Adhere to the Trust's complaint procedures regarding formal and verbal complaints.
* Update notice boards and leaflet racks.
* Attend ward staff meetings and act as a ward representative at specific meetings when requested by the ward manager.
* Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information obtained verbally, in writing, or electronically.
The above information summarizes the key responsibilities of the role. The post holder may be required to carry out other reasonable duties as needed, consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
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