Job summary
The 26 bedded ward was opened in December 2012 consists of 10 side rooms, 2 male and
2 female 4 bedded bays. The ward also has cardiac monitors
We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our friendly nursing team and work in this interesting and challenging area. 13E Ward offers:*A strong, well led and organized team who work hard to provide patients with the Safe and Compassionate Care that we would expect for ourselves or loved ones. *The opportunity to nurse a wide variety of specialist conditions in a supportive environment with the multi - disciplinary team. *Relevant Professional Development courses including in house opportunities for learning.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Support Worker is a member of the ward team who implements prescribed care and undertakes administrative as directed by the registered nurse to:
- Assists in the provision of high quality patient care.
- Ensure that patients arriving on the ward are assessed and settled within the department.
- Ensure the department is clean and well stocked.
- Ensure that provision of food and drinks is facilitated.
- Participate in activities/projects that contribute to improved patient care or experience.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse the post holder will:
- Participate as a member of the team providing the highest standard of patient care ensuring their comfort and safety
- Assist patients, with activities of daily living, respecting individual needs, dignity and privacy in all necessary activities
- Assist the trained nurses by undertaking basic observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturations, respiratory rate, urine analysis and weights including neurological observations
- Assist and support trained nurses in obtaining specimens such as stool, urine and MRSA screens
- Assist patients with their nutritional requirement, which includes ensuring menus are completed , handling out drinks and food to patients (ensuring they can reach everything they and are sat in a good eating position) and where appropriate feed patients
- Undertake height and weight measurement to assist in the calculation of patient body mass
- Assist in ensuring that patients are screen for MRSA
- Support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety
- Communicate using appropriate verbal and nonverbal methods in a variety of situation that may involve overcoming physical and psychological barriers.
- Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, organise own workload and assist patients in all activities of daily living
- Provide direct technical assistance to registered nursing staff when required safely utilising electronic and mechanical/manual equipment
- Undertake and record clinical activities and observation such as obtain specimens following training and assessment as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Enter and update patient documentation and records , utilising computerised information system where required
- Observe for and report any change in the condition of patients to the nurse in charge
- Report all accidents/incidents to the nurse in charge
- Contribute to the maintenance of work area. E.g. disposal of linen, cleaning and tidying equipment, effective use of resources
- To deal with patients property in accordance with trust procedure
- To escort patients to other department such as directed by the nurse in Charge
- To help reinforce health education advice to patients
- To protect and maintain patient confidentiality at all time
- To carry out all duties in a professional manner, adhering to the policies and procedure of the Trust and conforming to current legislation concerning Health and safety at Work
- Be aware of the work in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department and the Trust
- Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning patients staff and other health care professional
- Be aware of the work in accordance with trust infection control standards
- Be able to report clinical incidents and be familiar with DATIX to report incidences
- To undertake any relevant training and to be active in developing knowledge and skills to support practice, under the guidance of the person in charge
- Deal with telephone enquires sensitively and initiate appropriate action
- Receive and direct patients and their relatives in a helpful manner
- Maintain the clinical area in an organised and professional manner-clean and tidy, well stocked and in good order
- Keep patient and clerical areas pleasant, safe, clean and tidy
- Ensure equipment is clean and in good working order
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the registered nurse the post holder will:
- Participate as a member of the team providing the highest standard of patient care ensuring their comfort and safety
- Assist patients, with activities of daily living, respecting individual needs, dignity and privacy in all necessary activities
- Assist the trained nurses by undertaking basic observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturations, respiratory rate, urine analysis and weights including neurological observations
- Assist and support trained nurses in obtaining specimens such as stool, urine and MRSA screens
- Assist patients with their nutritional requirement, which includes ensuring menus are completed , handling out drinks and food to patients (ensuring they can reach everything they and are sat in a good eating position) and where appropriate feed patients
- Undertake height and weight measurement to assist in the calculation of patient body mass
- Assist in ensuring that patients are screen for MRSA
- Support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety
- Communicate using appropriate verbal and nonverbal methods in a variety of situation that may involve overcoming physical and psychological barriers.
- Under the supervision of a qualified nurse, organise own workload and assist patients in all activities of daily living
- Provide direct technical assistance to registered nursing staff when required safely utilising electronic and mechanical/manual equipment
- Undertake and record clinical activities and observation such as obtain specimens following training and assessment as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Enter and update patient documentation and records , utilising computerised information system where required
- Observe for and report any change in the condition of patients to the nurse in charge
- Report all accidents/incidents to the nurse in charge
- Contribute to the maintenance of work area. E.g. disposal of linen, cleaning and tidying equipment, effective use of resources
- To deal with patients property in accordance with trust procedure
- To escort patients to other department such as directed by the nurse in Charge
- To help reinforce health education advice to patients
- To protect and maintain patient confidentiality at all time
- To carry out all duties in a professional manner, adhering to the policies and procedure of the Trust and conforming to current legislation concerning Health and safety at Work
- Be aware of the work in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department and the Trust
- Maintain the confidentiality of information concerning patients staff and other health care professional
- Be aware of the work in accordance with trust infection control standards
- Be able to report clinical incidents and be familiar with DATIX to report incidences
- To undertake any relevant training and to be active in developing knowledge and skills to support practice, under the guidance of the person in charge
- Deal with telephone enquires sensitively and initiate appropriate action
- Receive and direct patients and their relatives in a helpful manner
- Maintain the clinical area in an organised and professional manner-clean and tidy, well stocked and in good order
- Keep patient and clerical areas pleasant, safe, clean and tidy
- Ensure equipment is clean and in good working order
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment
Knowledge
Essential
- oBasic Numeracy and Literacy
- oUnderstanding of some of the special needs of people during illness
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent or willing to work towards diploma level 2
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment
Knowledge
Essential
- oBasic Numeracy and Literacy
- oUnderstanding of some of the special needs of people during illness
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent or willing to work towards diploma level 2
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).
