Job summary
This role is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in association with a registered practitioner.
Provide and deliver a high standard of compassionate care recognising and meeting with specific needs of the patients within set protocols and within the scope of the Heath care assistant role.
Acknowledge any limitations of competence in accepting care activities outside agreed limitations and inform a registered practitioner.
Seek supervision to ensure that personal clinical practice is continuing to develop
Participate in appropriate training to ensure safe, competent clinical practice
Ensure that all documentation is countersigned by a qualified member of the team in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidance.
Act at all times in the best interest of the patient.
Carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting any adverse signs to registered practitioner.
Undertake and perform clinical skills within specific competency boundaries e.g. venepuncture, cannulation.
Assist in the safe moving and handling of all patients utilising appropriate equipment
Utilise early warning score indicators (e.g. NEWS2) to recognise any patient deterioration/sudden change in condition, reporting immediately to the registered practitioner
Prepare patient for and assist with specific clinical procedures appropriate to clinical area within agreed competency boundaries
Assist in safe and appropriate use and maintenance of equipment
Main duties of the job
All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the PAH NHS trust policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the trust incident reporting system.
The jobholder must comply at all times with PAH NHS Trust infection, prevention control policies, in particular by practising universal infection control precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.
The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
The Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff has a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
- Be skilled in Aseptic Non-Touch Technique and be able to provide after-care for the lines across the trust, placed by the vascular access clinical nurse practitioners or by the interventional radiology team.
- Recognise the need for escalation when managing the deteriorating patient in the Units, ward or departments.
- Ensure the environment is clean and prepared for, including stock levels for the treatment trolley
- Deliver effective nursing care to patients receiving PICC line insertion, midline insertion and post-insertion care under the direction of the Vascular Access CNS.
- Communicate effectively with patients and all members of the clinical teams to ensure information is shared in a timely and appropriate manner where appropriate
- Participate in the Trust Appraisal process to ensure that you receive and give constructive feedback to enhance personal skill set
- Take all reasonable precautions to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or others by act or omission
- Assist Registered Nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties, such as conveying information from telephone or personal enquiries, maintaining a courteous manner at all times
- At all times, contribute to the maintenance of the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment, reporting to the nurse in charge any hazards which may endanger individuals and where suitable take appropriate action
- At all times, adhere to policies and procedures of the Trust
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the reasons for blood tests and knowledge of the results and the importance of timely escalation of results.
- Carry out blood collection from fixed or central lines in accordance with competency and trust policies and procedures
- Be competent to access the equipment for all forms of vascular access devices such as PICC lines, midline catheters, port-a-cath and Groshong lines.
- Be competent to change PICC dressings in accordance to Trust Policy
- Safely care for individuals with long term IV access devices (e.g. PICC/porta-cath)
- Demonstrate an understanding and your role in the recognition of neutropenic sepsis
COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, significant others and patient groups.
- Develop and maintain appropriate communication with members of the multi-disciplinary in all aspects of care delivered.
- Demonstrate a variety of communication skills with patients who may have communication difficulties e.g. confusion, dementia or other linguistic issues
- Demonstrate good communication skills in difficult circumstances.
- Ability to deal with and respond appropriately to concerns or complaints from patients or members of the public and know who to escalate the concerns to.
- Maintain clear, concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with trust policies and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with trust policies and procedures regarding confidentiality of data and data security.
- Communicate with colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team clearly and effectively in written, verbal and electronic format.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
- Frequent standing, sitting, walking kneels and crouches to attend to patient needs. Responding to changes patient condition. Moving & Handling of patients and equipment on a frequent daily basis.
- Frequent mental effort/concentration required in relation to responding to and meeting patients nursing care needs (e.g. for 7.5hr hour shift) able to follow routine and/or direction by registered practitioner. Verbal and written communication skills required.
- Exposure to difficult situations including unwell/ distressed patients and relatives/carers
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
- Be skilled in Aseptic Non-Touch Technique and be able to provide after-care for the lines across the trust, placed by the vascular access clinical nurse practitioners or by the interventional radiology team.
- Recognise the need for escalation when managing the deteriorating patient in the Units, ward or departments.
- Ensure the environment is clean and prepared for, including stock levels for the treatment trolley
- Deliver effective nursing care to patients receiving PICC line insertion, midline insertion and post-insertion care under the direction of the Vascular Access CNS.
- Communicate effectively with patients and all members of the clinical teams to ensure information is shared in a timely and appropriate manner where appropriate
- Participate in the Trust Appraisal process to ensure that you receive and give constructive feedback to enhance personal skill set
- Take all reasonable precautions to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or others by act or omission
- Assist Registered Nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties, such as conveying information from telephone or personal enquiries, maintaining a courteous manner at all times
- At all times, contribute to the maintenance of the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment, reporting to the nurse in charge any hazards which may endanger individuals and where suitable take appropriate action
- At all times, adhere to policies and procedures of the Trust
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the reasons for blood tests and knowledge of the results and the importance of timely escalation of results.
- Carry out blood collection from fixed or central lines in accordance with competency and trust policies and procedures
- Be competent to access the equipment for all forms of vascular access devices such as PICC lines, midline catheters, port-a-cath and Groshong lines.
- Be competent to change PICC dressings in accordance to Trust Policy
- Safely care for individuals with long term IV access devices (e.g. PICC/porta-cath)
- Demonstrate an understanding and your role in the recognition of neutropenic sepsis
COMMUNICATIONS & RELATIONSHIPS
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, significant others and patient groups.
- Develop and maintain appropriate communication with members of the multi-disciplinary in all aspects of care delivered.
- Demonstrate a variety of communication skills with patients who may have communication difficulties e.g. confusion, dementia or other linguistic issues
- Demonstrate good communication skills in difficult circumstances.
- Ability to deal with and respond appropriately to concerns or complaints from patients or members of the public and know who to escalate the concerns to.
- Maintain clear, concise and legible documentation adhering to standards in accordance with trust policies and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with trust policies and procedures regarding confidentiality of data and data security.
- Communicate with colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team clearly and effectively in written, verbal and electronic format.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
- Frequent standing, sitting, walking kneels and crouches to attend to patient needs. Responding to changes patient condition. Moving & Handling of patients and equipment on a frequent daily basis.
- Frequent mental effort/concentration required in relation to responding to and meeting patients nursing care needs (e.g. for 7.5hr hour shift) able to follow routine and/or direction by registered practitioner. Verbal and written communication skills required.
- Exposure to difficult situations including unwell/ distressed patients and relatives/carers
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and Numerate and evidence of this
- Competent in the use of basic information technology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the acute care setting
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Able to cannulate
Desirable
- Able to take bloods when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Literate and Numerate and evidence of this
- Competent in the use of basic information technology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the acute care setting
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Able to cannulate
Desirable
- Able to take bloods when required
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.
