Overview
The team is made up of Ward Manager, Junior Sisters, Staff Nurses, Nursing Auxiliaries, Ward Clerk, Ward Administrator, Ward Assistant and Hotel Services Staff. You will be a vital part of the multi-disciplinary team that assists nursing staff to improve, maintain and deliver high standards of care, promoting health and well-being of patients through assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. When joining our supportive team, you will be encouraged to have a voice both in the team and on a wider platform through our Healthcare Support Worker Council, dedicated to listening to staff, participating in discussions and contributing to improvements. You will actively be involved in care planning as well as delivery. Undertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the reception and admission of patients.
* Follow the individual plan of care for each patient when undertaking the following:
o Bed making
o Assist patients with personal hygiene including care of hair, nails, oral hygiene and shaving
o Assist with treatment and prevention of pressure areas and continence management for all patients
o Assist patients with elimination requirements, including catheter care
o Assist patients to rehabilitate, working with physiotherapy and occupational therapists
o Assist patients with choosing and recording intake of meals
o Feed patients, encourage patients to drink and replenish water jugs when necessary; maintain fluid balance charts as required
o Check controlled drugs with Registered Nurse as required
o Complete nutritional assessment records and weigh patients as required
o Monitor and maintain fluid balance records, food and weight charts as required for individual patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse; record and report findings as required
o Use equipment competently following training
o Escort patients to other departments/hospitals for investigation or treatment as necessary, ensuring relevant paperwork/x-rays are available
o Assist in the collection of specimens for ward/laboratory investigation in accordance with Policies and Procedures
o Following training and assessment, assist the Registered Nurse in other duties as appropriate including:
+ Simple dressings
+ Assisting with out-patient clinics
+ Routine specimens and urine testing
+ Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels
+ Blood glucose monitoring
+ Venepuncture and cannulation
+ Basic life support
* Participate in ward/unit meetings as requested to encourage effective communication between staff
* Communicate appropriately with a wide range of people including staff, patients and visitors
* Recognise and respond to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
* Assist with the undertaking and implementation of risk assessments
* Escort patients to other departments/hospitals for investigation or treatment as necessary, ensuring relevant paperwork/x-rays are available
* Assist in the collection of specimens for ward/laboratory investigation as required
Benefits and About Us
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere and value staff development and potential career skills.
Carer Support
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a Staff Carers policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
Important Information
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form as part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria. Step into Health guidance can be found on the NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
* The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
Location and Culture
Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals. The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work-life balance, with benefits including NHS Pension Scheme, childcare at our day nursery, generous holiday entitlement, staff discounts, and career development opportunities.
Our Values
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We encourage outside-the-box thinking and embrace innovation and change where it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
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