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Company name: NHS Jobs
Salary: N/A
Job Reference: A2354-24-0003
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About the Job:
To assist registered nurses/healthcare professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic patient care according to policy/procedure. To ensure that consent is obtained prior to delivering all aspects of patient care. To involve relatives / carers in the delivery of care, interacting with them helpfully and in a friendly manner providing information as appropriate. To ensure care is delivered with compassion and respect to all patients. To work with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the prevention of patient harm by participating in risk assessments e.g. pressure ulcer development, falls, nutrition and comfort rounds. To ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
To assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/healthcare professional. To assist patients in meeting their nutritional needs and accurately record intake on the appropriate charts, reporting any changes to the registered nurse/healthcare professional. To safely and accurately measure and record patients physiological observations e.g. pulse, respirations, blood pressure and temperature, escalating to the nurse/healthcare professional responsible for the patients care. To safely and accurately measure and record blood glucose levels, reporting to the registered nurse / health care professional responsible for the patients care. To accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record informing the registered nurse to whom you have been delegated care, of your actions.
To safely and accurately undertake urinalysis, record the results, and report to the registered nurse or doctor accountable for the patients care. To safely obtain samples (urine, stool, sputum, etc.) in accordance with Infection Prevention policies, guidelines and clinical practices, ensuring accurate completion and verification of patient information. To safely transport samples to the laboratories in a timely and professional manner. To safely escort patients to other areas / departments as requested by the registered nurse / health care professional. To chaperone patients requiring clinical examinations, as per Trusts Chaperone Policy. To ensure that appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment are used when manual handling. To report back any relevant information to the registered nurse accountable for the patients care.
To answer the telephone in a courteous and professional manner, accurately taking messages and informing the relevant person(s). Respond appropriately to patient concerns and questions raised escalating to the accountable registered nurse / health care professional for the patient during that shift. To ensure areas are maintained clean and tidy, and are appropriate stocked against agreed levels, including storage areas and medical equipment. To comply with Health and Safety Regulations and to report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards / unsafe equipment to the nurse in charge / registered practitioner immediately, utilising the incident reporting system. Act in a courteous and helpful manner at all times ensuring practical delivery of compassionate care respecting others, including the care of deceased patients and their families.
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