Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To
undertake duties in relation to patient care and departmental
administration/organisation with direction and supervision from a Registered
Nurse.
To
work as a member of the multidisciplinary departmental team providing
excellence of customer service to patients and their relatives.
Demonstrate
effective communication skills with patients and their relatives and within the
departmental team.
To
demonstrate behaviour and attitudes appropriate to a professional working
environment and which promotes the ethos of the Hospital Management Trust and
Sancta Maria Hospital.
To be adaptable, flexible and responsive to the
changing needs of the hospital.
To be committed to own personal development and the
undertaking of NVQ Level 2 in Care.
PURPOSE:
1.
At all times treat patients, visitors and colleagues
with dignity and respect, maintaining confidentiality and delivering a service
which meets customer needs and satisfaction.
2.
To work in a collaborative and co-operative manner
with all members of the care team, observing at all times operational policy
and procedure requirements.
3.
To assist the Registered Nurses in the delivery of
direct and indirect patient care and treatment as requested, performing duties
in a courteous, sympathetic and professional manner and ensuring that no action
or omission on your part is detrimental to the condition, safety, well-being
and interest of the patients.
4.
To assist and support patients in essential care
needs, providing a high quality of personalised care, having regard for
individuals' religious and cultural customs and beliefs.
5.
At all times maintaining accurate and timely
communication and documentation, contributing to daily reports of patient
activity and progress and actively reporting any difficult or problematic
aspects of patient care delivery to a Registered Nurse.
6.
To promote a safe working environment at all times,
assisting in the safe use and maintenance of equipment, reporting untoward
occurrences in line with hospital policies and procedures and informing a
Registered Nurse of any behaviour by others which is perceived to be harmful,
violent, aggressive, derogatory or discriminating of others.
7.
To demonstrate commitment to training and development
by taking every reasonable opportunity to maintain and update knowledge,
competence and skill and assisting new members to the team by demonstrating own
duties in a professional manner.
8.
Always acknowledge any self limitations of competence
in accepting assigned direct patient care activities by informing a Registered
Nurse.
9.
The principle duties of this job description should
only be undertaken after training assessment and competency to the related
tasks have been met.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
In
accordance with the directions from a Registered Nurse and in support of a
patient's individual care
pathway,
assist patients to meet their needs by:-
NUTRITION:
Assisting
patients to eat and drink.
MOBILITY:
Assist and encourage mobility in dependant patients.
Escort patients to theatre/X-Ray under the direction
of a Registered Nurse.
HYGIENE:
Assist
patient to undertake oral hygiene.
Assist
patient with/undertake the cleaning of teeth/dentures.
Assist
patient with/undertake care of hair
Removal
of anti-embolic stockings - skin inspection daily
Assist
patient with/undertake bed bath/shower/bath
Assist
patient with/undertake undressing/dressing
General
tidying of patients room including making bed
ELIMINATION:
Assist/carry
out catheter toilet
Assist
patient to use appropriate toilet facilities.
Changing
clothing/bedding and cleaning of skin if patient incontinent
Measure and chart urine as appropriate
MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT:
Ensure
equipment is clean and well maintained and report any repairs required.
Identify
hazards within the patient working environment and report to a Registered
Nurse.
Wash
and dry commodes after each patient use.
Clean
up spillages, wash and dry beds/tables/lockers in absence of housekeeping
staff.
Prepare
the room for the patient, post theatre.
Chaperone
the patient, as required, with the RMO/Consultant.
EMOTIONAL
WELL-BEING:
Contribute
to the emotional support of patients who may be anxious, upset, frightened or
worried for any reason.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE REGISTERED NURSE'S ASSESSMENT OF A
PATIENT BY UNDERTAKING THE FOLLOWING
OBSERVATIONS AND REPORTING FINDINGS TO THE REGISTERED NURSE:-
Patient weight Patient
height Temperature Pulse
Respirations Blood
Pressure Oxygen
saturation levels
Fluid
balance Peak
flow measurements PAR
scoring Pain
score
ADMINSTRATION/ORGANISATION:
COMMUNICATION:
Answering telephone, taking messages and referring
calls, as appropriate, and adhering to confidentiality requirements.
Participate
in departmental meetings
Communicating with patients about time of
theatre/tests, etc., at the request of a Registered Nurse.
Participate
in discussions over evaluating care delivered with the Registered Nurse.
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, document
care as and when required, using the appropriate documentation.
Assist the
Ward Clerk in obtaining patients' records and maintenance of patients' notes.
In conjunction with the Ward Clerk, carry out clerical
duties necessary for the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Support positive team working and participate in the
maintenance of a clean, tidy and healthy environment.
Participate
in stock maintenance of the ward area.
PERSONAL:
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Attend mandatory
training sessions as requested.
To provide a safe environment for the safety and welfare of
patients and staff by complying with:-
1. To provide a
safe environment for the safety and welfare of patients and staff by complying
with:-
Health & Safety At Work Act
Fire Prevention and Management
COSHH
To be aware
of and comply with all Hospital policies and procedures
To adhere to
all matters relating to Health & Safety
To
participate in all hospital wide Quality Assurance initiatives
2. Ensure patients,
visitors and staff are protected against acquiring a healthcare associated
infection by effectively maintaining and utilising hospital systems designated
to assess the risk of, and prevent, detect and control, the spread of
healthcare associated infections. Also to maintain high standards of
cleanliness and hygiene, including all equipment, reusable medical devices and
all other materials used during the provision of services to patients.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT
EXHAUSTIVE AND THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE EXPECTED TO UNDERTAKE OTHER DUTIES FROM
TIME TO TIME WITHIN HIS/HER CAPABILTIES.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WILL BE
SUBJECT TO ANNUAL REVIEW IN LIGHT OF DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE SERVICE IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE POST-HOLDER.