Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Diabetic and Endocrinology with general medicine
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 388-6204960-ACS
- Cyflogwr
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- New Forrest Ward
- Tref
- Torbay
- Cyflog
- £22,383 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 21/05/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Healthcare Support Worker - New Forrest Ward
NHS AfC: Band 2
Trosolwg o'r swydd
As a Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care. Our staff are committed to providing high standards of individualised care for the people who use our services, whilst maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times. HCSWs will have a great opportunity to learn new clinical skills in a supportive environment with an enthusiastic team for developing staff, with the potential for progression within the role.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Observing, monitoring and recording of all vital signs using the NEWS2 assessment tool
- Providing personal care to patients to meet personal hygiene
- Supporting patients with nutrition, feeding and assisting with fluids
- Supporting patients with comfort
- Emptying catheter bags and recording output
- Working under supervision of a registered nurse completing patient documentation
- To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the department as a whole
- Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
- Following Trust’s policies and protocols to ensure the safety of the ward
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The nursing team on New Forrest have come together and grown over the past year as a new ward for the trust forming a bond that not many can say they share, which is very unique to us.
We are now in a position where we are now the trusts Diabetic and Endocrinology (D&E) ward, where there will be lots of opportunities for building and improving new ways of working, a bigger and better team, alongside learning about these specialities and we will do this by working in conjunction with both Nurse specialist teams and the Consultant team. With a great support network around you to be able to continue striving to be the best in what we do, which may lead on to different progression routes.
We are looking for highly motivated, caring staff with previous hospital experience to aid the enhancement of our team. The post involves shift work including rotation to night duty, and covers a 24/7 period covering bank holidays and weekends.
We promote a positive working environment where the health and wellbeing of staff as well as our patients is our priority.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
As a Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
Communication and Working Relationships
- To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff
- To participate in team building/communication, and to develop a cohesive, supportive and effective team
- To work towards the agreed philosophy and objectives of the ward/department
- Participate in client and public involvement activities
- To liaise and communicate effectively with all parts of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate person-centred care
- To liaise and communicate effectively with all service users and relatives
- To ensure a cohesive working environment and effective team work in all assignments
- To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, coordinating patient care, communicating with relatives ensuring they have adequate information at all times
- To liaise with other departments ensuring information regarding the patient is given appropriately
Planning and Organisation
- At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care
- Be responsive to change and able to work in an environment which has constant interruptions
Responsibility and Accountability
- Act with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that you are demonstrating responsible behaviours at all times, in accordance with our Trust values
- Be accountable for your actions and learn from mistakes. Be honest and share experiences, encouraging learning in others
- Supporting the wider team during peak activity or during absences
- To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures
- To work with registered nurses and senior clinical staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff
- To be aware of clients’ emotional, social and physical needs, reporting back to senior staff responsible for clients’ care
- Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care delivered to be evaluated and accurate records maintained
- Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered contemporaneously
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Work collaboratively with registered / senior staff, other health professionals and hotel service staff to ensure clients’ holistic needs are met
- Update client IT systems in the absence of the ward / unit administrator where appropriate
- To liaise with ward / unit administrators regarding clients’ records for clinics / admissions / discharges
- Report any incidents, accidents or complaints to the person in charge of the ward/unit in accordance with Trusts policies
Manyleb y person
Qualifications and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Recent acute experience
- Care certificate
Meini prawf dymunol
- NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in Healthcare
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrates effective communication skills
- To be able to work under time constraints
- To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace
Meini prawf dymunol
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Recording of ECG’s
- Catheter care
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- To be able to demonstrate a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills
- Able to recognise a sick or deteriorating patient and act appropriately
- Confidence in being able to prioritise patients care needs
Meini prawf dymunol
- Basic IT skills
- Previous knowledge of hospital computer systems
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Christina Owen
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior sister / Ward Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01803 656111
Rhestr swyddi gyda Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector