Job Summary
To assist in the delivery of patient‑centred, compassionate care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses, and other registered healthcare professionals. To work under direct supervision of the Registered Health Care Professional.
To work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care and rehabilitation.
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.
Responsibilities
* Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
* Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.
* Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non‑routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.
* To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high‑quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
* Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.
* Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
* Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
* Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.
* Utilising skills to actively facilitate self‑care and independence with patients.
* Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* One of the following: Accredited Level 3 (SCQF - 6): City and Guilds 3, NVQ 3, Accredited BTEC National Diploma, Experience equivalent to the above qualifications.
* Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths, or equivalent.
* Completion of accredited Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker).
* Equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Experience (Essential)
* Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting.
* Be able to work as a member of a team.
* Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work.
* Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
Aptitude & Abilities (Essential)
* Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal.
* Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately.
* Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.
Job Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year, pro rata.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part‑time
Reference number: 216-LH-M7561135-A
Job locations: South Hams Hospital, Plymouth Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3NA
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
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