Job overview
Come and join our dynamic and diverse team here on Critical Care. The emphasis is on team, we are a team of 170 individuals who strive to deliver high standards of patient care regardless of job title.
We will offer you a bespoke induction package and training within a supportive environment encouraging you to progress with your career.
Main duties of the job
* Assist the professional nursing team in providing the highest standard of care for critically ill patients
* Assist in the rehabilitation of patients on Critical Care and who are on the Enhanced Recovery Program
* Carry out assigned duties to maintain order and hygiene in the unit environment
* Carry out assigned duties to maintain levels of supplies and routine equipment maintenance for the unit
* Assist the nursing staff who are in charge of the Surgical Enhanced Care bay
Working for our organisation
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Assist with admission and discharge of patients
* Assist with the routine personal care as directed
* Prioritise with provision of diet and fluids for patients
* assist with the moving and handling of critically ill patients
* Support patients using reassurance, tact and empathy
* Report any concerns in patients condition to Registered nurse
* maintain levels of supplies on the unit
* routine cleanliness of equipment and maintenance
* Carry out quality control checks and routine maintenance of equipment
* Participate in appraisals, unit meeting and trust communications
* Maintain a safe environment, identifying potential hazards
* Ensure all equipment is used and maintained and arrange equipment repairs
* Report all incidents as per trust policy
* Comply with safe operating procedures
* Support peoples equality and diversity
* Setting up equipment for critically ill patients, such as ventilators, artic sun.
* Recordings of ECG, observations, completing accurate fluid balances.
* Venipuncture and blood gas sampling of Arterial Blood Gases.
* Inserting Urinary Catheters and removal of invasive lines
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GCSE English and Maths at level 4 or above or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of Critical Care normally a minimum of 12 months
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* Effective communication skills
* Demonstrate sound ‘common sense’
* Must be able to follow instructions quickly.
* IT competent
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Empathetic
* Able to get on well with colleagues.
* Adaptable
* Work well within a large team and be an active part in the multidisciplinary team.
Other
Essential criteria
* Rotational role. I.E days and nights