Job summary
DOSA is a cardiothoracic surgical day of surgery admission unit for Cardiac and Thoracic patients. DOSA will have outpatient clinic service as well.
You will be involved in the care of patient. Additional duties include ECG , observations, blood sugar monitoring, preparing patients for theatre and keeping the ward tidy and stocked up.
Main duties of the job
Job summary: To provide and maintain excellent standards of nursing care to an allocated group of patients, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- To carry out care and treatment tasks, delegated from professionally qualified staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability, numeracy and literacy skills as well as an excellent level of interpersonal skills.
- To support the training of more junior staff eg housekeepers and domestic staff and student nurses.
- To carry out assigned duties which maintain hygiene, orderliness and safety of the DOSA department.
- Prepare patients on the morning of surgery for their operation as per guidelines and policy.
- To assist with and carry out any administrative duties to provide an efficient and effective support to the pre op reassessment service to the care group/division.
- To facilitate provision of information relating to appointments and admission to patients
- To greet patients, check their information and facilitate their journey through clinic.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area within the hospital.
About us
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
Harefield is a friendly and dynamic place to work. We care about our staff and our patients. We aim to deliver a high standard of care at this highly renown centre of excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks & responsibilities
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)
- Carry out tasks in delivering and supporting direct patient care with the support of a registered nurse. Able to demonstrate abilities and competencies gained to enable tasks to be delegated from professionally qualified staff.
- Preparing patients for theatre and walking/escorting patients to theatre.
- Able to perform more complex aspects of patient care, some with indirect supervision, eg, taking and recording or observations, dressings under asepsis, taking of venous blood samples as directed, removal of cannulas, in checking and preparing equipment and preparing patients for treatment.
- Assisting in the admission of patients. Doing vital signs, height, weight, MRSA swabs, ECG, Nutritional Risk Score and manual handling assessment. And on occasion at the discretion of the nurse undertake patient assessments.
- Be aware of local and trust infection control policies and adhere to them, reporting any adverse incidents in relation to this area to the ward sister/charge nurse and or modern matron
- Keep clinical areas clean and tidy and maintain a safe, pleasant environment.
- Be aware of and adhere to the Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To offer patients assistance with hygiene needs including assistance with bathing, showering, washing and dressing.
- To be aware of the patients nutritional needs, to advice patients of the need to be nil by mouth pre surgery but to provide them with meals if they do not go ahead with surgery
- To be responsible for ensuring bed spaces for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward are prepared, tidy, and for ensuring that water jugs and cups are available on arrival to the ward.
- To ensure patients are aware of the ward layout and routine including information on single sex and washing facilities.
- To inform patients of mealtimes and dining facilities. To liaise with diet kitchen for snacks/meals for patients outside mealtimes.
- To assist patients who wish to use the telephone, and relay telephone messages as required.
- To liaise with others on behalf of the patients, e.g. contacting the chaplain, etc.
- To ensure that ward areas, sitting rooms and sluice rooms are clean and tidy.
- To maintain the cleanliness of specified clinical equipment on the ward.
- To liaise with members of the Estates Department for the speedy repair of faults and damage in the ward area, and record appropriately.
- To assist nursing staff, as appropriate, i.e obtain necessary equipment from other departments etc.
- To co-ordinate the terminal cleaning of rooms/bed spaces liaising with appropriate departments.
- To be mindful of patients personal belongings and their safe keeping in accordance with the trusts patient property policy.
- To ensure the property cupboard is tidied on a 2 monthly basis and property managed according to trust policy.
People management
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with the manager at least annually.
- Assist in the orientation of new members of staff to the ward.
Communication
- Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients, relatives and visitors, maintain good customer relations.
- Carry out assigned clinical tasks as directed by a registered nurse. Report untoward incidents and any other relevant information to a registered nurse immediately.
- Inform a registered nurse if asked to carry out a task which the individual does not have the training or capacity to do.
- Promote the corporate image of the Trust to all individuals, groups and organisations, both within the Trust and externally to the community at large.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive ward team and the achievement of team objectives
Information management
- Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.
- Use the Trust internet to enhance care and for professional development.
- Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development.
- Participate in the collection of data audit and research data.
- Use relevant IT systems in the support of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main tasks & responsibilities
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)
- Carry out tasks in delivering and supporting direct patient care with the support of a registered nurse. Able to demonstrate abilities and competencies gained to enable tasks to be delegated from professionally qualified staff.
- Preparing patients for theatre and walking/escorting patients to theatre.
- Able to perform more complex aspects of patient care, some with indirect supervision, eg, taking and recording or observations, dressings under asepsis, taking of venous blood samples as directed, removal of cannulas, in checking and preparing equipment and preparing patients for treatment.
- Assisting in the admission of patients. Doing vital signs, height, weight, MRSA swabs, ECG, Nutritional Risk Score and manual handling assessment. And on occasion at the discretion of the nurse undertake patient assessments.
- Be aware of local and trust infection control policies and adhere to them, reporting any adverse incidents in relation to this area to the ward sister/charge nurse and or modern matron
- Keep clinical areas clean and tidy and maintain a safe, pleasant environment.
- Be aware of and adhere to the Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To offer patients assistance with hygiene needs including assistance with bathing, showering, washing and dressing.
- To be aware of the patients nutritional needs, to advice patients of the need to be nil by mouth pre surgery but to provide them with meals if they do not go ahead with surgery
- To be responsible for ensuring bed spaces for admissions, transfers and discharges to the ward are prepared, tidy, and for ensuring that water jugs and cups are available on arrival to the ward.
- To ensure patients are aware of the ward layout and routine including information on single sex and washing facilities.
- To inform patients of mealtimes and dining facilities. To liaise with diet kitchen for snacks/meals for patients outside mealtimes.
- To assist patients who wish to use the telephone, and relay telephone messages as required.
- To liaise with others on behalf of the patients, e.g. contacting the chaplain, etc.
- To ensure that ward areas, sitting rooms and sluice rooms are clean and tidy.
- To maintain the cleanliness of specified clinical equipment on the ward.
- To liaise with members of the Estates Department for the speedy repair of faults and damage in the ward area, and record appropriately.
- To assist nursing staff, as appropriate, i.e obtain necessary equipment from other departments etc.
- To co-ordinate the terminal cleaning of rooms/bed spaces liaising with appropriate departments.
- To be mindful of patients personal belongings and their safe keeping in accordance with the trusts patient property policy.
- To ensure the property cupboard is tidied on a 2 monthly basis and property managed according to trust policy.
People management
- Participate in the Trusts appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with the manager at least annually.
- Assist in the orientation of new members of staff to the ward.
Communication
- Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients, relatives and visitors, maintain good customer relations.
- Carry out assigned clinical tasks as directed by a registered nurse. Report untoward incidents and any other relevant information to a registered nurse immediately.
- Inform a registered nurse if asked to carry out a task which the individual does not have the training or capacity to do.
- Promote the corporate image of the Trust to all individuals, groups and organisations, both within the Trust and externally to the community at large.
- Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive ward team and the achievement of team objectives
Information management
- Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care.
- Use the Trust internet to enhance care and for professional development.
- Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development.
- Participate in the collection of data audit and research data.
- Use relevant IT systems in the support of patient care.
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good Basic level of English language demonstrated through verbal and written communication skills
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to work with people
- Ability to communicate well
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
Desirable
- Care Certificate / Experienced in Phlebotomy and cannulation
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Common sense approach to problem solving
Person Specification
Communication Skills
Essential
- Good Basic level of English language demonstrated through verbal and written communication skills
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to work with people
- Ability to communicate well
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
Desirable
- Care Certificate / Experienced in Phlebotomy and cannulation
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Common sense approach to problem solving
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
