Recovery Support Worker - Recovery

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

The closing date is 20 May 2024

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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 Main 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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have various staff benefits. Some of the benefits of working for NUH include;

Access to the Staff Wellbeing programme including our 24hour staff advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, a staff physiotherapy service and staff support networks.

Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services.

Salary sacrifice schemes.

Cycle to work and travel passes.

NHS discounts.

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

164-6275172

Job locations

QMC CAMPUS

Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road Nottingham M=NG7 2UH

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include: 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: 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

QMC CAMPUS

Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road Nottingham M=NG7 2UH

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC CAMPUS

Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road Nottingham M=NG7 2UH

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Jodi-Ann Smith

jodie-ann.smith@nuh.nhs.uk

01159249924

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

164-6275172

Job locations

QMC CAMPUS

Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road Nottingham M=NG7 2UH

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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