Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
To assist in caring for patients on the day of discharge from hospital from all specialities in the hospital.
Main Duties of the Job
1. To assist registered nurses in caring for patients on the day of discharge from hospital.
2. To provide all aspects of care following ward care plans.
3. To provide nutrition and diet.
4. To ensure that all patients are comfortable and reassured.
5. To answer the telephone and relay messages to the Ward Co-ordinator.
6. To communicate all care and concerns to the relevant nurse.
7. Monitor observations (training will be provided).
About Us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
Job Responsibilities
1. To meet and greet patients on arrival to the ward area and make them comfortable in chair/bed.
2. To provide personal care when required.
3. Monitor vital signs, responsible for checking and reporting any changes to Registered Nurse.
4. Assisting with mobility to the bathroom and patients who are bed bound.
5. Assisting with nutrition and fluids following instructions from registered nurse, ensuring patients receive correct dietary requirements or special diets.
6. Maintaining a clean and safe environment at all times following infection control guidelines.
7. Supporting patient comfort and well-being, engaging in conversations and offering emotional support when needed.
8. Accurately record all patient care observations and interactions.
9. Working as a team supporting a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Person Specification
* Good communication skills.
* Caring and able to demonstrate compassion.
* Calm demeanor with good communication skills.
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.
Employer Name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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