Job Summary
To support the Ward Manager and the whole of nursing team in providing a unified approach to high standards of patient care and excellence in nursing practice. Adhere to infection control policies and assist the Ward Manager in the promotion of infection control good practice by all. Precisely communicate patient's condition to qualified staff.
Main duties of the job
* Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family.
* Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
* Report any concern regarding patient care.
* Be able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and adhere to them.
* At the direction of the registered nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care.
* Serve drinks and meals to patients and assist those patients requiring help.
* Assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen.
* Chaperone patients as necessary.
* Undertake the recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and pulse oximetry, as well as fluid input and output, and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care.
* Collect and test specimens as required and report abnormalities.
* Ensure safekeeping of patient's property and valuables within Trust guidelines.
* Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patient's needs are met.
* Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries, asking for assistance as required.
* Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
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 a 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.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures, which may be varied from time to time. Copies of the current policies and procedures are available from the HR Department or on the Intranet. In particular:
* To have responsibility for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
* To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
* To work in accordance with the Trust's policies to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote good race relations and diversity in the workplace.
* To positively promote at all times equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment for patients and staff in accordance with the Trust's policies.
* To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with Trust policies.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualification
* Essential: Able to communicate both in written and oral.
* Essential: Experience in health care setting.
* Desirable: NVQ certificate.
* Desirable: Previous experience working in the NHS.
Skills
* Essential: Computer/IT literate.
* Desirable: Previous HCA experience.
Teamwork
* Essential: Able to demonstrate experience in teamwork.
* Essential: Work as a member of a wider MDT.
* Desirable: Able to work under pressure.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HW
Employer's website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr