Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the team of nursing staff at Squirrels Children's Residential Short Breaks Unit. Squirrels is an Aylsham based unit providing specialist, high quality, person centred care for children and young persons.
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, work with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NCH&C's Values and Behaviour Framework.
This job description is to be read in conjunction with the core skills list for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
To make patients welcome to clinical area and participate in admission process under the supervision of registered staff.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.
To adhere to Trust infection control procedures.
To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the RN.
To chaperone/escort patients to other clinical departments and or NHS Units under the direction of the RN.
To assist with the discharge process for patients directed by the RN and/or a member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
If you are aged 16-30 and not currently in education, employment or training, our colleagues at the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (supported by the Princes Trust), can provide application and interview coaching. To request this support please contact NWICB.Careers@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the RN who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To carry out duties as specified within the Trust's Approved Core Task List for Clinical Support Worker (working within assessed competence).
To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patient's clinical condition.
To support patient's emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, and actively encouraging participation in ward-based activities.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on Trust systems maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken.
To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies/procedures/nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the RN who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To carry out duties as specified within the Trust's Approved Core Task List for Clinical Support Worker (working within assessed competence).
To report to registered staff any patient that gives cause for concern or any observed changes in a patient's clinical condition.
To support patient's emotional well-being by supporting positive conversations, and actively encouraging participation in ward-based activities.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, including recording documentation electronically on Trust systems maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. Be aware of role in emergency situations and what actions should be undertaken.
To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies/procedures/nursing guidelines when undertaking any activities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level Grade 5 in English and Mathematics or equivalent
- Care Certificate and or equivalent health care experience
Desirable
- City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Some previous experience in a Nursing/Care Assistant role
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Basic IT and computer skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
Communication
Essential
- Clear oral communication
- Basic computer skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Polite/courteous
- Caring personality
- Sensitive and tolerant
- Resilient
Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Social skills
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
- Ability to work 12.5 hour shift day/night patterns
- May be required to work in other community hospital's within our Trust in order to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Be able to drive the Trust minibus
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level Grade 5 in English and Mathematics or equivalent
- Care Certificate and or equivalent health care experience
Desirable
- City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Care/Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Some previous experience in a Nursing/Care Assistant role
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Basic IT and computer skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
Communication
Essential
- Clear oral communication
- Basic computer skills
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Polite/courteous
- Caring personality
- Sensitive and tolerant
- Resilient
Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Responds positively to change
- Flexible
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Social skills
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements
- Ability to work 12.5 hour shift day/night patterns
- May be required to work in other community hospital's within our Trust in order to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Be able to drive the Trust minibus
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.
