To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses. To carry out care and other duties under indirect supervision. To supervise junior health care assistants making a contribution to their training and development. 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.***
Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area under indirectsupervision.Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care, recognising and meeting the specific needs ofpatients.Assist in the care of patients undergoing minor medical procedures.To manage, under indirect supervision, own workload within clinical area and competencies of thepost.To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes inpatients condition, including the early recognition and intervention of dialysis side effects.To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and to be able toadvise and refer patients on where to access information.Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registeredpractitioner.To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance andoptimise his/her role within the work area.To participate in the training and development of junior staff on the unit, and participate in thesupervision and support of trainee Health Care Assistants.Act as a mentor to new Health Care Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in inductionprogrammes, and on-going development of their practice.To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.To supervise and share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the Unit andstock control.In the absence of a Ward Clerk undertake general ward clerk dutiesParticipate in unit research and audit work to include date collectionTo respect confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Legislation.To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures, mindful ofresponsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff.Following patient assessment by Registered staff, undertake extended skills specific to individualcompetence under the indirect supervision of Registered staff.To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care, recognising and meeting the specific needs ofpatients.Assist in the care of patients undergoing minor medical procedures.To manage, under indirect supervision, own workload within clinical area and competencies of thepost.To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes inpatients condition, including the early recognition and intervention of dialysis side effects.To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and to be able toadvise and refer patients on where to access information.Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registeredpractitioner.To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance andoptimise his/her role within the work area.To participate in the training and development of junior staff on the unit, and participate in thesupervision and support of trainee Health Care Assistants.Act as a mentor to new Health Care Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in inductionprogrammes, and on-going development of their practice.To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.To supervise and share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the Unit andstock control.In the absence of a Ward Clerk undertake general ward clerk dutiesParticipate in unit research and audit work to include date collectionTo respect confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Legislation.To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures, mindful ofresponsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff.Following patient assessment by Registered staff, undertake extended skills specific to individualcompetence under the indirect supervision of Registered staff.To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
Committed to providing high quality patient care
Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 orNVQ 3 orBTEC National Diploma orExperience equivalent to the above qualifications
Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
Committed to providing high quality patient care
Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 orNVQ 3 orBTEC National Diploma orExperience equivalent to the above qualifications
Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
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.
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. 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..
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.
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. 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..
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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