Overview
The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is undergoing exciting changes, including the establishment of an assessment area for patients brought in via ambulances. This offers staff the opportunity to diversify their skills and work alongside Nursing Associates or Assistant Practitioners on the busy, proactive 58‑bed unit that cares for acutely unwell patients from a variety of medical conditions.
As a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/Nursing Associate, you will be supported to nurse a cohort of patients, lead on their care, and join ward rounds to ensure a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach. You will also have the opportunity to work in the assessment area and care for acutely unwell patients.
Full‑time (37.5 hours per week) and part‑time hours available.
Responsibilities
* Assist with and undertake patient assessment under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner.
* Obtain requested specimens and ensure transportation to the appropriate department – urine, faeces, sputum, exudates (e.g., swabs – nose, eye, wound site).
* Obtain requested routine bloods/investigations; have a basic understanding of normal and altered values, reporting adverse results.
* Maintain patients’ personal and oral hygiene, including dressing/undressing, bed baths, mouth and skin care, assistance with pressure area care, and maintaining privacy and dignity.
* Assist in providing conditions to meet the patient’s need for rest and sleep.
* Provide and promote health education; support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs.
* Maintain and improve the patient’s mobility using appropriate equipment and handling techniques.
* Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible by helping with moving and positioning using appropriate equipment.
* Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain‑relieving medication on the patient’s behalf.
* Involve the patient in shared decision‑making and obtain consent before undertaking nursing procedures.
Application Requirements
* Identity checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
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