Recovery Support Worker - Urology

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with meeting both the patients and nurses needs in recovery, by carrying out a variety of designated tasks, including direct patient care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be primarily based at one campus but some cross site working will be expected.

There is an expectation to work as an effective member of the multi- disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary, you'll need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

To work alongside Recovery Practitioners to deliver care in the urology recovery department.

All successful applicants must undertake and pass to a suitable standard the Trust's math and English test. Candidates will be expected to have previous experience in a caring role.

About us

NUH has an excellent national and international reputation for the quality of their patient care and for their research, education and innovation. They have strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for their students, as well as being a major research organisation.

For information about the Trust, including business plans, annual reports, and services, visit their website.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-6159883

Job locations

Urology Theatres - City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include: Escorting patients, changing patients washing/ bathing, oral care, escorting to the toileting, assisting with bed pans/ commodes, making beds, assisting with dressing and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures. Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including answering the telephone is a professional and courteous manner. Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to this post. Ensure all training are up to date. Uses initiative in planning daily and weekly routines.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include: Escorting patients, changing patients washing/ bathing, oral care, escorting to the toileting, assisting with bed pans/ commodes, making beds, assisting with dressing and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures. Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including answering the telephone is a professional and courteous manner. Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to this post. Ensure all training are up to date. Uses initiative in planning daily and weekly routines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of previous experience in an acute health care setting.

Desirable

  • NVQ in health care.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of dealing with Trust software including, Medway, Notis, Bluespier.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of dealing with patients with complex needs.

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy.

Desirable

  • Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of previous experience in an acute health care setting.

Desirable

  • NVQ in health care.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience of dealing with Trust software including, Medway, Notis, Bluespier.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of dealing with patients with complex needs.

Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy.

Desirable

  • Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Urology Theatres - City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Urology Theatres - City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Ian Lloyd

ian.lloyd@nuh.nhs.uk

01159691169

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-6159883

Job locations

Urology Theatres - City Hospital

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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