* Internal HDFT Applicants Only
* Please note, the NHS salary scales have recently changed and are expected to come into effect in October. New starters joining the Trust before this time will commence on the old payscales and will move to the new ones once they have been finalised
Assisting the Registered Nurse with assessing, planning and implementing care within the Surgical Assessment Unit on Littondale. Working under the supervision of the registered nurse and answering to the Nurse in Charge. Escalating concerns to registered professionals. Documenting on the electronic patient records. This will incorporate working some days on Littondale Ward and helping when SAU is quiet. Attend training and ensure compliance is maintained., Personal Cares, assisting patients with nutritional needs, patients vital signs, pain assessment, simple dressings with supervision, Phlebotomy, Cannulation, Blood glucose testing Performs pregnancy testing
* Performs urine testing - and sends for microscopy under instruction. recording ECG's
Keeping all areas of the department, clean and tidy. Decontaminating bed spaces or sitting area and preparing for next patient use
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain professional boundaries and work within own limitations and scope of practice.
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.