Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for competent individuals to join a large team of Support workers in the busy environment of UMAC. The unit is responsible for the safe admission and assessment of patients, and ensuring excellent care is provided at all times. Applications are welcomed from individuals who are hard working, have good communication skills, excellent teamwork, and can demonstrate previous hospital care experience, and leadership skills. It is essential that applicants have NVQ level 3 in care, or working towards, and show evidence in using extended clinical skills or be working towards extended clinical skills.
HOURS: Full time available on rotational shift pattern (a mixture of long days and late and twilight shifts), working opposite the other band 3's to ensure maximum coverage of the assessment.
The successful candidate will be required to assist staff nurses by starting diagnostic testing such as blood tests, cannulas, and ECGs to expedite waiting times.
We strive to deliver a high standard of care to our patients keeping them at the heart of what we do.
Main Duties of the Job
* Provide high quality basic nursing care as directed by care plans and registered nurse/nursing associates senior staff including:
* Assistance with personal hygiene
* Assistance with toileting
* Assistance with dressing/undressing
* Ensure all patients' nutritional status is maintained
* Perform a range of clinical tasks or procedures which may include:
* ECG acquisition
* Peripheral IV access
* Venepuncture
* Basic & advanced casting
* Pressure area risk assessment
* Urinalysis
* Pregnancy testing
* Capillary blood glucose monitoring
* Formed stoma care
* Transfer patients to other areas as and when required
* Ensure all aspects of care provided are accurately documented
* Perform minor injury treatments including wound assessment and closure (not suturing)
* Demonstrate own duties to new starters
* Participate and promote the audit process with the department
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
* NVQ Level 3 in a related subject or Lead Adult Care Apprenticeship
* Care Certificate
* Completed clinical competencies for clinical tasks and procedures as appropriate
* Experience working in a clinical environment
Desirable
* Experience working in the NHS
Other Requirements
Essential
* Awareness of formal audit procedures and requirements
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Understand when to seek support and advice
* Aware of personal and professional limitations
* Ability to perform when under pressure
* Polite, Friendly, Approachable and Self-motivated
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Proven problem solving skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, CH49 5PE
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