Job summary
There is the opportunity to recruit an Assistant Practitioners or Nursing Associates to work with the Nursing and Healthcare team on AMU.
AMU is comprised of 2 Wards, AMU1 and AMU2. It is a 56 bedded unit primarily made up of acutely unwell medical patients who are admitted through ED and SDMA. It is going through and exciting time and will give the you the opportunity develop.
We are looking for a pro-active and willing Band 4 AP/NA to support the delivery of care.
As a Band 4 on the area you will be supported to nurse a cohort of patients and be responsible for their care, leading on their care and joining ward rounds to ensure that there is a clear plan of discharging patients.
Main duties of the job
Assist with and undertake patient assessment and be able to take your own bay of patients.
Ensure that patient care have been met
Maintain patients' personal and oral hygiene, e.g., help withdressing/ undressing, giving bed baths, mouth, and skin care,assisting with pressure area care, maintaining privacy and dignity.
Provide and promote health education; support and encourage thepatient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs.
Maintain and improve the patient's mobility using appropriateequipment and handling techniques.
Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e., help withmoving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment.
Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain relievingmedication on patient's behalf.
Ensure that safe discharge happens for patients.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
- Clinical Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree / Higher. Apprenticeship in Healthcare Practice.
Skills
Essential
- Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
- Promotes importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Excellent IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as an HCA involved in direct patient care
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Relevant experience in post being applied for
Person Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
- Clinical Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree / Higher. Apprenticeship in Healthcare Practice.
Skills
Essential
- Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress
- Promotes importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Excellent IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as an HCA involved in direct patient care
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable
- Relevant experience in post being applied for
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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