Ward Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking experienced Ward Assistant to join our friendly and professional team in providing a high standard of care within the specialty of renal services.

You should be enthusiastic, be able to use your own initiative, and be able to work as a team member.

This is an ideal career opportunity for anyone looking to develop their existing skills and to provide a first-class service whilst engaging with patients.

Main duties of the job

To distribute menus and take patients' orders prior to the meal service starting and to support patients in completing them, in conjunction with the appropriate Nursing staff, taking into consideration any special dietary requirements or other factors, i.e. ethnic origin or religion.

To ensure all patients are offered and helped to use hand wipes prior to meals being eaten.

To assist in the feeding of patients as necessary and, after appropriate training, under the direction of the Registered Nursing staff.

To prepare and distribute drinks, snacks etc. and record on relevant documentation. Escalating any concerns to the Registered Nurse.

To clean the ward drug fridges as per standard operating procedure, monitor and record the operating temperature daily and report any operating difficulties to the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse or Nurse in their absence.

To prepare bed areas as per standard operating procedure, wash beds, mattresses and lockers following patient discharge / transfer, assist in making beds. Undertake mattress checks as per operational policy.

To assist with the general cleanliness and tidiness of the ward.

To de-clutter and clean patient bedside lockers / tables prior to meal service 3 times daily.

To attend to the putting away of stores and stock rotation as required.

To ensure that all equipment is in full working order and to report any faults as required.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. Were passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as Good by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.