Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Blundell Ward at Guys hospital for a band 3 senior nursing assistant role.
We are a friendly, diverse and dynamic team in which to be part of. We promote best practice and clinical excellence and you can become part of this. Blundell Ward is a fast paced surgical Oncology ward caring for patients undergoing head and neck/ENT surgery
We are looking to employ a hardworking, self-motivated individual with extended skills and knowledge such as venepuncture and cannulation, basic wound care and ability to complete the admission assessments.
This role will allow you to develop and gain a wide range of additional clinical skills which will enhance your own personal development whilst contributing to the high standard of care expected on Blundell Ward.You will be expected to work with the wider multi-disciplinary team and support junior colleagues such as nursing assistants and student nursesPlease feel free to contact ward manager for an informal visit or if you would like to discuss this opportunity further. We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team, providing care to patients on the ward.
We work as a team on Blundell Ward and you will work alongside the nursing and physio team to maintain an excellent standard of care for our patients.
This is a full time position including days, nights and weekends.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
- Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
- Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards and recording intake and output of fluids and solids
- As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
- Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to nurse in charge
- To undertake venepuncture/cannulation when requested by Healthcare professionals
- Under the direction of trained staff maintain and develop own skills including:
- Monitoring and recording of vital signs to include blood pressure
- Recording of ECG
- Simple, aseptic dressings including removal of sutures, clips and venflons
- Administering enemas and suppositories
- Monitoring and recording of blood glucose levels
- Oxygen Saturations
- Tracheostomy basic care
- To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care
- To assist the Registered Nurse with the safe handling and mobilisation of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients.
- To chaperone patients to other clinical departments, following assessment by a registered nurse, to maintain patient safety
- Under the direction of the Healthcare Professional participate in the assessment, admission, discharge and handover of patients
- Provide reassurance, support to patients, carers and family
- Ensure own actions help to maintain quality
- To respond to patient requests for non-clinical information to improve communication.
- Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters
- To act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust.
Please see attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
- Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
- Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards and recording intake and output of fluids and solids
- As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
- Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to nurse in charge
- To undertake venepuncture/cannulation when requested by Healthcare professionals
- Under the direction of trained staff maintain and develop own skills including:
- Monitoring and recording of vital signs to include blood pressure
- Recording of ECG
- Simple, aseptic dressings including removal of sutures, clips and venflons
- Administering enemas and suppositories
- Monitoring and recording of blood glucose levels
- Oxygen Saturations
- Tracheostomy basic care
- To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care
- To assist the Registered Nurse with the safe handling and mobilisation of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients.
- To chaperone patients to other clinical departments, following assessment by a registered nurse, to maintain patient safety
- Under the direction of the Healthcare Professional participate in the assessment, admission, discharge and handover of patients
- Provide reassurance, support to patients, carers and family
- Ensure own actions help to maintain quality
- To respond to patient requests for non-clinical information to improve communication.
- Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters
- To act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust.
Please see attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GCSE or Equivalent
- Completion of Care Certificate
- NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Previous experience working within a hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
- Able to cannulate and venepuncture
Desirable
- Competent to perform venepuncture
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GCSE or Equivalent
- Completion of Care Certificate
- NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Previous experience working within a hospital setting
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area
- Able to listen effectively and demonstrate a sympathetic /sensitive approach, and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
- Able to cannulate and venepuncture
Desirable
- Competent to perform venepuncture
Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
