Job summary To assist qualified staff in undertaking personal care duties for patient To report patient's condition to qualified staff. Main duties of the job Participate in the reception of patients and relatives in the clinical area and to act courteously to all visitors. At the direction of the registered nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care Monitor pressure area's and assist qualified staff in changing wound dressings. Escort patients who do not require constant qualified care. To serve drinks and meals to patients and to give assistance to those patients requiring help. Monitor patient intake including peg feeds and record on food charts. To assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen. To chaperone patients as necessary. Once trained, perform ECG monitoring on patients To undertake the recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry and blood sugars, also fluid input and output, and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care. Participate in Phlebotomy and cannulation of patients on the ward. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,166 a year pro rata pa Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8545AC Job locations Gladstone 1 Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane Park Royal NW10 7NS Job description Job responsibilities Participate in the reception of patients and relatives in the clinical area and to act courteously to all visitors. At the direction of the registered nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care Monitor pressure areas and assist qualified staff in changing wound dressings. Escort patients who do not require constant qualified care. To serve drinks and meals to patients and to give assistance to those patients requiring help. Monitor patient intake including peg feeds and record on food charts. To assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen. To chaperone patients as necessary. Once trained, perform ECG monitoring on patients To undertake the recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry and blood sugars, also fluid input and output, and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care. Participate in Phlebotomy and cannulation of patients on the ward. Collecting and testing specimens as required and reporting abnormalities. Ensure safekeeping of patients property and valuables within Trust guidelines Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patients needs are meet. Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries asking for assistance as required. Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative, self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care. Actively encourage good practice and personal development. To assist other clinical areas within the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. Report incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury as per Trust policies/procedures. To assist other clinical areas within the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. Financial Responsibility No direct budget responsibility, but an awareness of effective use of resources and cost implications. Participate in being cost effective in the delivery of high quality care. Service Development and Improvement To assist in the orientation of new and temporary staff members to the ward. In the absence of ward receptionist to carry out clerical duties. Please see attached job description and person specification for full role duties and responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Participate in the reception of patients and relatives in the clinical area and to act courteously to all visitors. At the direction of the registered nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care Monitor pressure areas and assist qualified staff in changing wound dressings. Escort patients who do not require constant qualified care. To serve drinks and meals to patients and to give assistance to those patients requiring help. Monitor patient intake including peg feeds and record on food charts. To assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen. To chaperone patients as necessary. Once trained, perform ECG monitoring on patients To undertake the recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry and blood sugars, also fluid input and output, and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care. Participate in Phlebotomy and cannulation of patients on the ward. Collecting and testing specimens as required and reporting abnormalities. Ensure safekeeping of patients property and valuables within Trust guidelines Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patients needs are meet. Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries asking for assistance as required. Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative, self-motivated with the ability to prioritise care. Actively encourage good practice and personal development. To assist other clinical areas within the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. Report incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury as per Trust policies/procedures. To assist other clinical areas within the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand. Financial Responsibility No direct budget responsibility, but an awareness of effective use of resources and cost implications. Participate in being cost effective in the delivery of high quality care. Service Development and Improvement To assist in the orientation of new and temporary staff members to the ward. In the absence of ward receptionist to carry out clerical duties. Please see attached job description and person specification for full role duties and responsibilities Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential NVQ 2/ Care certificate Desirable Good communication and a team player is desirable and basic IT skills. Knowledge and Skills Essential Previous experience in a care setting or otherwise desirable Desirable Good communication and a team player is desirable and basic IT skills. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential NVQ 2/ Care certificate Desirable Good communication and a team player is desirable and basic IT skills. Knowledge and Skills Essential Previous experience in a care setting or otherwise desirable Desirable Good communication and a team player is desirable and basic IT 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 details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Gladstone 1 Central Middlesex Hospital Acton Lane Park Royal NW10 7NS Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)