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About
We are one of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands having more than 850 beds on the New Cross site. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust also has 56 rehabilitation beds at West Park Hospital and 54 beds at Cannock Chase Hospital. We are the largest employer in Wolverhampton, the Trust employs more than 10,000 staff, covering more than 350 different roles.
* New Cross Hospital
* West Park Hospital rehabilitation inpatient and day care services, therapy services and outpatients
* Cannock Chase Hospital general surgery, orthopaedics, breast surgery, urology, dermatology/plastic surgery and medical day case investigations and treatment (including endoscopy, rheumatology and dermatology)
* More than 20 community sites - community services for children and adults, walk-in centres and therapy and rehabilitation services
* Primary care - Ten GP practices have now joined us and offer extended opening hours to patients.
Key details
Location: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including a mixture of days, nights and weekends)
Salary: £23,615 per annum
Grade: Band 2
Main area: Diabetes-Ward C17
Job Overview
To assist with the direct care of patients as delegated to and supervised by registered nurse / health care professional. To work under supervision of a registered practitioner and provide support to the nursing team working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
* Assist registered nurses/health care professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic patient care.
* Ensure that consent is obtained prior to delivering all aspects of patient care.
* Involve relatives / carers in the delivery of care interacting with them helpfully and in a friendly manner providing information as appropriate.
* Ensure care is delivered with compassion and respect to all patients.
* Work with the multi-disciplinary team, and contribute to the prevention of patient harm by participating in risk assessments.
* Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times and protect confidential information.
* Assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/health care professional.
* Safely and accurately measure and record blood glucose levels, reporting to the registered nurse / health care professional responsible for the patients care.
* Accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record.
Enhancing The Patient Experience
* Make the care of people your first concern, ensuring the patient has a positive experience whilst in your care.
* Maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.
* Ensure clinical areas are appropriately stocked against agreed levels.
Professional behaviour
* Act in a courteous and helpful manner at all times.
* Maintain professional carer behaviour at all times.
* Work towards healthcare support workers registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council.
Qualifications
* Care Certificate (Essential)
* Previous care experience (Desirable)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Myrah Niaz
Job title: Senior Sister
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01902 694816
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