Job Overview
Hawthorn Intermediate Care Unit is a Dynamic and Exciting Environment offering Patients the optimum Physical Rehabilitation and Nursing Care available.
Hawthorn is a Intermediate Care Unit which is located within the Grounds of Hillingdon Hospital, it has a bright, airy sense with its high ceilings within the Atrium of the Unit giving a fresh bright outlook.
Hawthorn is a Nurse Led Unit comprising of Ward Matron, Ward Manager, Ward Sisters, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Therapy Lead Manager, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Therapy Technician, Doctor, Pharmacist & Care of the Elderly Consultant.
We work as MDT delivering the best care to all of our patients, offering them patient centred care with an excellent clinical/therapy outcome.
Main duties of the job
* Delivering patient centred care
* Delivery personal care
* Safeguarding discussions
* Toileting Patients
* Assessing patients skin
* Taking Vital Signs
* Handover using SBARD Tool
* Assisting feeding (when necessary)
* Reviewing patients Nutritional & Hydrational Needs
* Making Beds & Bed Movement
* Using Mobility Aids to transfer patients
* Escorting patients to appointments
Working for our organisation
There’s a place for you at CNWL.
We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
* Working collaboratively with the Nursing Team, Medical Team & Therapy Team. Assisting the delivery of excellent Patient Care from admission through to the patients discharge.
* Delivering patient centred care
* Delivery personal care
* Safeguarding discussions
* Toileting Patients
* Assessing patients skin
* Taking Vital Signs
* Handover using SBARD Tool
* Assisting feeding (when necessary)
* Reviewing patients Nutritional & Hydrational Needs
* Making Beds & Bed Movement
* Using Mobility Aids to transfer patients
* Escorting patients to appointments
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Numeracy and Literacy skills required to keep accurate records and administer medicines (if appropriate)
* Spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable criteria
* NVQ L3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of working with the general public communicating with a range of different people
* Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment
* Previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
Desirable criteria
* Healthcare/NHS or similar experience in community or hospital settings
* Experience in a caring role
* Previous experience in mental health setting or working with adults suffering from mental health problems
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
* Contribute to the implementation of care plans by helping to assess patients, develop, implement and evaluate a care plan
* Able to work under your own initiative but follow the directions of care plans and Band 4 staff or registered Nurses
* Help others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care.
Desirable criteria
* Basic knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983.
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