Job summary
To assist the
intermediate care bed base staff in the provision of nursing care and support
to patients and families in the bed base setting.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of an integrated
Community intermediate care Service in providing specific care to a patient in
the bed base setting as written in the care plan.
To
provide personal care and support to patients in the bed base setting
To work
alone and unsupervised and the ability to work autonomously.
To be responsible for the
ordering of clinical supplies and stationery for the Community Nursing Team.
To work in accordance with Trust
Policies and Procedures.
To maintain high standards of
personal hygiene adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control
Guidelines within the trust.
To respect confidential
information during the course of your work and refrain from discussing such
information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to
act on his/her behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or by the Order
of a Court or is necessary in the public interest.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
To work as part of an
integrated Community intermediate care Service in providing specific care to
a patient in the bed base setting as written in the care plan.
To
provide personal care and support to patients in the bed base setting
To work
alone and unsupervised and the ability to work autonomously.
To be responsible for the
ordering of clinical supplies and stationery for the Community Nursing Team.
To work in accordance with
Trust Policies and Procedures.
To maintain high standards of
personal hygiene adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection
Control Guidelines within the trust.
To respect confidential
information during the course of your work and refrain from discussing such
information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to
act on his/her behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or by the Order
of a Court or is necessary in the public interest.
Clinical
To monitor skin integrity of patients at risk of pressure ulcers
formation and provide basic preventative information.
To provide full personal care
to patients.
To provide health screening for
patients e.g. Monitoring of blood glucose levels, phlebotomy, blood pressure
recording and urine testing.
To provide clinical
intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses, following
training and assessment of competencies e.g. administration of insulin, basic
wound care and bladder irrigation.
To check equipment on a regular
basis and ensure it is safe to use.
To attend mandatory training in
accordance with the Trust Policy.
To identify areas for
development within a Personal Development Plan in collaboration with team
leader/Sister/charge nurse.
To report any Health and Safety
or Infection Control issues.
To
assist in clinical practice as expected up to NVQ Level III or equivalent
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
To work as part of an
integrated Community intermediate care Service in providing specific care to
a patient in the bed base setting as written in the care plan.
To
provide personal care and support to patients in the bed base setting
To work
alone and unsupervised and the ability to work autonomously.
To be responsible for the
ordering of clinical supplies and stationery for the Community Nursing Team.
To work in accordance with
Trust Policies and Procedures.
To maintain high standards of
personal hygiene adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection
Control Guidelines within the trust.
To respect confidential
information during the course of your work and refrain from discussing such
information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to
act on his/her behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or by the Order
of a Court or is necessary in the public interest.
Clinical
To monitor skin integrity of patients at risk of pressure ulcers
formation and provide basic preventative information.
To provide full personal care
to patients.
To provide health screening for
patients e.g. Monitoring of blood glucose levels, phlebotomy, blood pressure
recording and urine testing.
To provide clinical
intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses, following
training and assessment of competencies e.g. administration of insulin, basic
wound care and bladder irrigation.
To check equipment on a regular
basis and ensure it is safe to use.
To attend mandatory training in
accordance with the Trust Policy.
To identify areas for
development within a Personal Development Plan in collaboration with team
leader/Sister/charge nurse.
To report any Health and Safety
or Infection Control issues.
To
assist in clinical practice as expected up to NVQ Level III or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCE/GCSEs Grade A*- C/level 9- 4 in Maths and English or Equivalent or Willingness to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills Qualifications in Maths and English
- NVQ Level III in Healthcare/equivalent qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Community healthcare experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Wound care and pressure ulcer knowledge/experience
- Ability to provide personal care to patients in the terminal phase of life
- Ability to undertake clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses
- Ability to work well within a team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Desirable
- IT skills
- Use of SystmOne/EMIS
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCE/GCSEs Grade A*- C/level 9- 4 in Maths and English or Equivalent or Willingness to undertake Level 2 Functional Skills Qualifications in Maths and English
- NVQ Level III in Healthcare/equivalent qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Community healthcare experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Wound care and pressure ulcer knowledge/experience
- Ability to provide personal care to patients in the terminal phase of life
- Ability to undertake clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses
- Ability to work well within a team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Desirable
- IT skills
- Use of SystmOne/EMIS
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship:
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
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).
