Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work as directed and under the supervision of the registered nurse/midwife in charge of the ward/department. Undertake delegated individual care needs required for the comfort and well-being of the patients, following patients care plan or Intergrated Care Pathway, including personal hygiene, care of continence. Contribute to the movement and handling of patients to maximise their physical comfort. Assist patients to eat and drink, documenting all intake and output. To effectively communicate changes in the condition of the patient or any untoward incidents to appropriate member of the team. Involves patient in decision making process and gains patient consent before commencement of any care respecting the patient choice. To help promote and maintain the patients' individual rights and personal cultural beliefs. To acknowledge and support individual patients' dignity and specific needs at all times. Plan working day, taking account of responsibilities and prioritising workload in discussion with a qualified nurse. Ensure that every opportunity to promote health education is undertaken at all times. Documents all individual care given to patients and ensures that any variance is reported to Registered Nurse. Works at all times in accordance with Trust Health Care Support Worker Code of Conduct and ensures that clinical competence has been agreed and assessed. Ensure effective communication channels between patients, relatives, staff and other outside agencies as appropriate. Person specification Assessment Essential criteria Numeracy and literacy Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download JD and PS (PDF, 496.3KB) Functional Requirements - NMUH (PDF, 392.1KB)