Job summary
If you're passionate about care,
innovation and excellence, then HMT could be the perfect place for the next
step in your career. We have an exciting opportunity to our join our Ward team
at St Hughs Hospital, Grimsby. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary
team to deliver adult health services, focussing on inpatient and outpatient
services to deliver the highest standard of hospital care, surpassing patient
expectations
You will use your experience of Care
delivery to undertake delegated nursing tasks within agreed parameters, set by
Heads of Departments.
You
will work within clinical competencies pertinent to the area of speciality and
in accordance within HMTs policies and procedures and values.
We
are looking for someone with experience of care delivery including basic
nursing care, basic wound care, bladder/ bowel care, Moving and handling, skin
and nutritional assessments, infection prevention control, and safeguarding
awareness.
You
will have the ability to organise and prioritise own work load under
supervision of a Registered Nurse with effective time management skills
Main duties of the job
At HMT, we take pride in delivering
exceptional healthcare through our two private hospitals: St Hugh's Hospital in
Grimsby and Sancta Maria Hospital in Swansea. Both hospitals are dedicated to
providing expert, patient-centred care in a welcoming and compassionate
environment.
St
Hughs Hospital offers treatment across all major medical specialties and care
at every step of the process, from initial consultations, assessments and
diagnostic tests to treatment, rehabilitations and post-operative care.
HMT St Hughs, along with their sister
hospital HMT Sancta Maria in Swansea, has a mission to provide safe, high
quality care in order to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of
their patients. Part of the Healthcare Management Trust, HMT St Hugh's is a
non-profit organisation using their surpluses to fund medical research,
educational grants and dementia charities
Whether youre working in one of our
care homes, hospitals, or as part of our Shared Support Services team, youll
find an environment that values teamwork and personal growth.
Youll work alongside
other passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best care. We
foster a collaborative and supportive approach to learning that helps everyone
About us
At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are obsessed with achieving our Vision, to be the most innovative and best quality provider of niche health and social care services. Our Purpose is, to make every contact count, ensuring every resident and patient receives the best possible experience and outcome.
We aim to provide services which value collaboration and place our residents, patients and people at the heart of all we do. We will always do the right thing for our residents, patients and people. We will be outwardly connected to the most innovative practices and service offerings in the market. We will do things differently and will be bold with our ambition to change things for the better.
We are passionate about what we do and so are our people. Bringing their most authentic selves to work and seeking joy and fun in what we do. We will deliver care and clinical interactions compassionately and tailor them to individual needs. We achieve this by living our business Values each and every day:
- We are caring
- We are enterprising
- We are resourceful
- We are authentic
- We are accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work independently and organise own workload as part of the multidisciplinary
team, with delegated responsibility, undertaking duties in relation to
patient care and departmental administration/organization with direction and
supervision from a Registered Nurse (RN).
Demonstrate
effective communication skills with patients, relatives and the
multi-disciplinary team, overcoming any barriers to understanding and
providing support during distressing or emotional events.
Adhere
to HMTs financial controls and procedures.
Complete
core competencies for your work area within the agreed set time frame.
Demonstrate
IT skills, recording and reporting information onto patient administration
systems in written and electronic format, maintaining and protecting
confidential information relating to patients.
Be
able to react appropriately to changing demands and situations, working as
part of the team to be flexible and accommodating as appropriate.
Maintain
a clean and safe environment for patients and ensure follow HMTs Policy
regarding Infection Control and Prevention.
Will
participate in and meet the requirements of activities and training designed
to meet the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/The-NHS-Knowledge-and-Skills-Framework.pdf
outlined for this post, and demonstrate a process of attaining continuous
professional development, including undertaking all statutory and mandatory
training relevant to role.
Contribute
to the clinical governance agenda, including audit, the incident reporting
policy, complaints management and attendance at meetings for learning and
improvement.
Demonstrate
own duties to new or less experienced employees, new starters, and temporary
staff.
Departmental
Duties
Carry
out procedures such as BMs, ECGs, urinalysis, bladder scanning removal of
cannulas. Assisting to set up for procedures carried out by nurse, RMO,
Consultant on the ward.
Ensure
the comfort, privacy, dignity and safety of patients and their families and
be empathetic to cultural religious beliefs
Aid
patients as required to attend to personal hygiene needs, including
washing/dressing, hair care, oral hygiene including cleaning of teeth and
dentures, skin inspection/integrity and general tidying and bed
making
Assist
patients with toileting needs, catheter care, wound/wound drain care and
management and accurately observe, measuring, fitting and understanding VTE
garments.
Record
and report in the appropriate documentation and the registered
practitioner.
Perform
diagnostic assessments of the patients e.g., recording of vital signs using
NEWS2
Escort
patients to Xray and escorting out of the building upon discharge and
assisting into their cars following joint surgery.
Wound
dressings following ANTT practices.
To
be aware of and maintain high standards of infection control by following
appropriate policies and procedures ensuring the Ward environment remains
clean, tidy and safe by following Departmental protocols and report any
accidents or incidents to the nurse in charge of the Department.
Participate
in providing optimum patient care under the direction and supervision of a
registered nurse and raise any issues of concern. Communicating with relevant
members of the team when needed and working as a member of the
multidisciplinary departmental team providing excellent customer service to
patients and their relatives.
Assist
the nursing staff in ensuring the Ward environment remains clean and tidy by
following Departmental protocols and adhering to daily/weekly cleaning
rotas.
Assist
in the maintenance and control levels of Ward supplies, to include ordering
and stock check/rotation, stocking up servers daily, cleaning of equipment
used by patients.
Assist
in the maintenance and control levels of Ward supplies, to include ordering
and stock check/rotation, stocking up servers daily, cleaning of equipment
used by patients.
Answer
telephone calls, take messages, and refer calls as appropriate, retrieving
blood results using WEB V for review by registered individual, sending and
documenting blood samples, scanning of documents onto patients notes, whilst
adhering to confidentiality requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work independently and organise own workload as part of the multidisciplinary
team, with delegated responsibility, undertaking duties in relation to
patient care and departmental administration/organization with direction and
supervision from a Registered Nurse (RN).
Demonstrate
effective communication skills with patients, relatives and the
multi-disciplinary team, overcoming any barriers to understanding and
providing support during distressing or emotional events.
Adhere
to HMTs financial controls and procedures.
Complete
core competencies for your work area within the agreed set time frame.
Demonstrate
IT skills, recording and reporting information onto patient administration
systems in written and electronic format, maintaining and protecting
confidential information relating to patients.
Be
able to react appropriately to changing demands and situations, working as
part of the team to be flexible and accommodating as appropriate.
Maintain
a clean and safe environment for patients and ensure follow HMTs Policy
regarding Infection Control and Prevention.
Will
participate in and meet the requirements of activities and training designed
to meet the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-07/The-NHS-Knowledge-and-Skills-Framework.pdf
outlined for this post, and demonstrate a process of attaining continuous
professional development, including undertaking all statutory and mandatory
training relevant to role.
Contribute
to the clinical governance agenda, including audit, the incident reporting
policy, complaints management and attendance at meetings for learning and
improvement.
Demonstrate
own duties to new or less experienced employees, new starters, and temporary
staff.
Departmental
Duties
Carry
out procedures such as BMs, ECGs, urinalysis, bladder scanning removal of
cannulas. Assisting to set up for procedures carried out by nurse, RMO,
Consultant on the ward.
Ensure
the comfort, privacy, dignity and safety of patients and their families and
be empathetic to cultural religious beliefs
Aid
patients as required to attend to personal hygiene needs, including
washing/dressing, hair care, oral hygiene including cleaning of teeth and
dentures, skin inspection/integrity and general tidying and bed
making
Assist
patients with toileting needs, catheter care, wound/wound drain care and
management and accurately observe, measuring, fitting and understanding VTE
garments.
Record
and report in the appropriate documentation and the registered
practitioner.
Perform
diagnostic assessments of the patients e.g., recording of vital signs using
NEWS2
Escort
patients to Xray and escorting out of the building upon discharge and
assisting into their cars following joint surgery.
Wound
dressings following ANTT practices.
To
be aware of and maintain high standards of infection control by following
appropriate policies and procedures ensuring the Ward environment remains
clean, tidy and safe by following Departmental protocols and report any
accidents or incidents to the nurse in charge of the Department.
Participate
in providing optimum patient care under the direction and supervision of a
registered nurse and raise any issues of concern. Communicating with relevant
members of the team when needed and working as a member of the
multidisciplinary departmental team providing excellent customer service to
patients and their relatives.
Assist
the nursing staff in ensuring the Ward environment remains clean and tidy by
following Departmental protocols and adhering to daily/weekly cleaning
rotas.
Assist
in the maintenance and control levels of Ward supplies, to include ordering
and stock check/rotation, stocking up servers daily, cleaning of equipment
used by patients.
Assist
in the maintenance and control levels of Ward supplies, to include ordering
and stock check/rotation, stocking up servers daily, cleaning of equipment
used by patients.
Answer
telephone calls, take messages, and refer calls as appropriate, retrieving
blood results using WEB V for review by registered individual, sending and
documenting blood samples, scanning of documents onto patients notes, whilst
adhering to confidentiality requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery including basic nursing care, basic wound care, bladder/ bowel care, Moving and handling, skin and nutritional assessments, infection prevention control, and safeguarding awareness.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work load under supervision of a Registered Nurse with effective time management skills.
- Demonstrates kindness and compassion
- Able to prioritise and use own initiative.
- Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/qualifications-and-credit-framework-qcf.html or equivalent Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 equivalent to GCSE Maths and English
Desirable
- Trained in monitoring blood sugars, vital signs, fluid and food charts, ECG and basic life support (BLS)
- Basic IT skills, including WORD and Outlook, standard key board skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery including basic nursing care, basic wound care, bladder/ bowel care, Moving and handling, skin and nutritional assessments, infection prevention control, and safeguarding awareness.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work load under supervision of a Registered Nurse with effective time management skills.
- Demonstrates kindness and compassion
- Able to prioritise and use own initiative.
- Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/qualifications-and-credit-framework-qcf.html or equivalent Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 equivalent to GCSE Maths and English
Desirable
- Trained in monitoring blood sugars, vital signs, fluid and food charts, ECG and basic life support (BLS)
- Basic IT skills, including WORD and Outlook, standard key board skills
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.
