Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arose for Patient Services Assistants on Ward 31
Ward 31 is a unit that cares for patients with a Haematological/Oncological malignancy. It's a place where the opportunity to make a real difference in patients and their relatives lives.
Full time and part time positions available. The patient services assistant role will involve working as part of an integrated team, guided by local and trust policy and procedures. To carry out non-nursing duties as delegated by the registered nurse, using own initiative within the level of competence expected for the role. To assist and support members of the multi professional team in order to provide a high standard of patient centred care whilst demonstrating care and compassion whilst ensuring that patients needs are met.
Main duties of the job
The PSA will focus on supporting the nutrition needs of patients, this will include:
They will take on the role of 'nutrition coordinator' at mealtimes liaising with nursing staff to ensure that patients are sat out or up and ready to eat. The PSA will ensure that patients have hand hygiene wipes available and offer help where needed, ensure the correct cutlery and aids are available and that the 'red tray' system is implemented.
Assisting patients at mealtimes and helping them with food where appropriate.
Working alongside nursing staff to promote 'first a drink' helping patients with drinks to support hydration.
Completing menus for all patients, offering help where required and ensuring that correct menus (including special diets, snack menus, finger food etc.) are ordered.
Completion of food and fluid charts, escalating concerns to nursing staff.
Keeping the nutrition boards up to date.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- Good basic education - Reading and writing skills plus basic numeric skills
Desirable
- Basic understanding of infection control
- Knowledge of NHS & Local Trust
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Able to work alone and with others as part of a team
- Previous experience at working with people
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Able to prioritise work of self and others
- Previous NHS experience
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training
Essential
- Good basic education - Reading and writing skills plus basic numeric skills
Desirable
- Basic understanding of infection control
- Knowledge of NHS & Local Trust
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Able to work alone and with others as part of a team
- Previous experience at working with people
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Able to prioritise work of self and others
- Previous NHS experience
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.
