An opportunity has arisen to join a caring, supportive and dynamic team.
Ward 32 is an acute cardiology ward with a 7 bed CCU and also a 7 bed day ward with staff rotation between the areas.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care.
2. Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives, and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Prioritise own workload.
4. Inform qualified staff of changes in patients’ condition or observations.
5. Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
6. Undertake some clerical duties such as filing.
7. Order supplies within agreed stock levels, ensuring they are stored correctly.
8. Ensure availability, cleanliness, and maintenance of equipment.
9. Assist in the safe handling of patients' valuables and property.
10. Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols, and guidelines.
11. Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care.
12. Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required.
13. Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrity.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West footprint.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.
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