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Company name: NHS Jobs
Salary: £23,615.00 per year
Job Reference: C9409-24-1125
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About the Job:
To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge. To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients. To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse. To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time. To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised. To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge. To report any untoward incidents/occurrences. To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism. To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence. To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete. To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES
To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete. To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
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