Job summary
To assist with the direct care of patients as delegated to and supervised by registered nurse / health care professional.
To work under supervision of a registered practitioner or may be supervised by a Level 4 Associate Practitioner; however supervision may be remote or indirect.
To provide support to the nursing team working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing positively to the delivery of high quality compassionate care.
To uphold the fundamental standards of safety and quality always putting the patients first and protecting them from harm
Main duties of the job
Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
Enhancing the patient experience
Professional behavior.
Contribution to the delivery of the organisation's objectives.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
Assist registered nurses/health care professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic patient care. Work will be guided by standard operating procedures, protocols, systems of work and policies.
Ensure that consent is obtained prior to delivering all aspects of patient care.
Involve relatives / carers in the delivery of care interacting with them helpfully and in a friendly manner providing information as appropriate
Ensure care is delivered with compassion and respect to all patients.
Work with the multi-disciplinary team, and contribute to the prevention of patient harm by participating in risk assessments pressure ulcer development, falls, nutrition etc.
Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times and protect confidential information
Assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/health care professional.
Safely and accurately measure and record patients physiological observations pulse, respirations, blood pressure and temperature, escalating and reporting to the registered nurse/health care professional responsible for the patients care.
Safely and accurately measure and record blood glucose levels, reporting to the registered nurse / health care professional responsible for the patients care.
Accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record informing the registered nurse to whom you have been delegated care, of your actions.
Safely and accurately undertake urinalysis, record the results, and report to the registered nurse or doctor accountable for the patients care.
Safely obtain samples (blood, urine, stool, sputum, etc.) in accordance with Infection Prevention policies, guidelines and clinical practices, ensuring accurate completion and verification of patient information.
Safely transport samples to the laboratories in a timely and professional manner.
Respond to patient questions and report back to assist in patient care evaluation
Ensure that appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment are used when manual handling.
Report back any relevant information to the registered nurse accountable for the patients care.
2. Enhancing the patient experience
Make the care of people your first concern, ensuring the patient has a positive experience whilst in your care
Answer the telephone in a courteous and professional manner, accurately taking messages and informing the relevant person(s).
Respond appropriately to patient concerns and questions raised escalating to the accountable registered nurse / health care professional for the patient.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety and healthcare associated infection prevention.
Ensure clinical areas are appropriately stocked against agreed levels, including storage areas and medical equipment.
Comply with Health and Safety Regulations and to report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards / unsafe equipment to the nurse in charge / registered practitioner immediately, utilising the incident reporting system.
3. Professional behaviour
Act in a courteous and helpful manner at all times ensuring practical delivery of compassionate care respecting others, including the care of deceased patients and their families
Maintain professional carer behaviour at all times as an employee of the Trust and therefore representative of our values and beliefs including the objectives of the Trust
Work towards healthcare support workers registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council as and when this is established.
Ensure your practice is supervised by a registered nurse health care professional / who remains accountable for the delivery of care.
Demonstrate self-directed development and practice
4. Contribution to the delivery of the organisations objectives
To attend mandatory training and such courses / lectures / in-service training, as indicated by the needs of the service and own personal development, as indicated at appraisal and within personal development plan (PDP).
To be familiar with, and comply with all appropriate Trust policies and procedures.
At all times maintain a professional image and comply with the Trusts Dress Code Policy.
At all times act in a professional manner, to uphold the reputation of the profession and the organisation.
To undertake any other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the service within the limitations of the grade for the post
Person Specification
Qualification: NVQ Level 3
Essential
5. NVQ Level 3
Desirable
6. Care Certificate