Job summary
The post holder is responsible for supporting the registered nurse in the delivery of direct patient care in the Intensive Care Units.procedures. They assist in the maintenance of patient comfort. The post holder will work flexibly alongsidethe team members to meet the needs of the service.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
CommunicationSupports patients and their families, through communicating information using a variety of methods, to ensure effective understanding and reporting the outcome to the nurse incharge.Contributes to the effective communication between members of the multi disciplinary team, taking personal responsibility to share update and shareinformation.Ensures information is conveyed to the patient in a timely and understandable manner, using different communication methods to clarify understandingResponsible for ensuring the registered nurse receives factual, prompt and accurate information on how patients progressAttends and contributes to ward meetings regularlyKnowledge, Training and ExperienceUses knowledge and experience to deliver routine tasks as agreed with theregistered nurseUses knowledge and experience to follow agreed policy and procedureUndertakes a range of predefined procedures, for which specific training has been given under the direction of the registered nurseProvides advice to patients and their families on hospital procedures, and information about facilities available during their stay in hospitalAttends mandatory training and other training courses as appropriate
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities for PatientResponsible for providing direct care to the defined group of patients under the direction of the registered nurseAssists patients to undertake normal activities of daily livingFollows care plans developed by the registered nurseReports any changes in patients condition, untoward incidents or accidents to the senior nurse immediatelyAssists with the maintenance of ward cleanlinessAssists in maintaining stock levelsAssists with the transportation of patients, equipment and suppliesResponsibilities for Policy and Service Development ImplementationContributes and comments on policies and procedures affecting the ward or departmentFollows policy and guidelines informing members of the multi professional team of any changesResponsibilities for Financial and Physical ResourcesUses specialist equipment to assist in the monitoring and diagnosis of patients, following a period training.Is proficient in the use of specialist equipment as an aid to diagnosisResponsible for the cleaning of equipment and preparing for further useResponsibilities for Human ResourcesSupports new members of staff during their inductionExplains and demonstrates to other team members a range of learnt procedures, assisting them to develop skillsResponsibilities for Information ResourcesResponsible for providing accurate and timely records on patient care and performanceusing paper and IT based systems, in accordance with trust policyResponsibilities for Research and DevelopmentAssists in audits, and research-based studies to evaluate the effectiveness of care interventions.Assist patients to complete satisfaction surveysFreedom to ActWorks under the direction of a registered nurse, to deliver a range of pre determined care proceduresThe post holder is required to undertake a range of routine procedures for the ward and department, without the need to refer to the trained nursePhysical Effort The post holder will have direct patient contact, delivering direct care in a variety of hospital settings inaccordance with the need of patients. In particular dealing with intimate proceduresMental Effort The post holder is required to be adaptable, to the changing clinical priorities, which will including responding to emergency proceduresEmotional Effort The post holder assists patients, through a range of treatments and experiences. Many of which can behighly distressing.Working Conditions The post holder will work in a hospital ward or department, handling soiled linen, disposing of bodily fluids and following infection control proceduresHealth and SafetyIn addition to the Trusts overall responsibility for your health and safety you have a personal responsibility for your own health and safety. As such you are required to inform your line manager of any safety issues that youidentify, that could affect you or others in the workplace. You must co-operate with management and colleagues at all times in achieving safer work processes and work places, particularly where it can impact on others.As a Trust employee you will be trained in the correct use of any equipment provided to improve safety and health within the Trust. You are required to use the equipment when necessary and as instructed which willinclude checking the equipment is safe to use, prior to its use and must report any defects immediately to your line manager. You are responsible for the implementation and adherence to Trust safety policies and procedures for areas within your remit. You are required to ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are completed for all areas within your remit. The controls identified must be evaluated and implemented where necessary.You are required to review all risk assessments periodically and particularly when staffing and/or equipment changes, monitoring the effectiveness of any control measure implemented. You are to ensure suitable and sufficient equipment is provided to sustain the health and safety of staff, patients and visitors to areas within your remit.This job description is not meant to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the current post. It may be subject to change in light of developing organisational and service needs. Wherever possiblesuch changes will follow consultation with the post holder.
Infection ControlIn addition to the Trusts overall responsibilities under The Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for healthcare, including primary and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections (revisedDecember 2010) for your safety, you have a personal responsibility to ensure your work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care within the organisation. This code relates to ALL Trust staff and contractors working within the organisation who are employed to ensure this level of care is provided. As an employee you will be trained to ensure adherence and compliance to the various Infection Control policies within the Trust.
SustainabilityTo actively support the Trusts goals for sustainability by encouraging and adopting sustainable ideas and practices.SafeguardingThe Trust has a duty and is committed to safeguarding all service users and provide additional measures for adults and children who are less able to protect themselves from harm or abuse. As an employee* you have aindividual responsibility to contribute to the detection, reporting and prevention of abuse to safeguard those in our care (Section 11 Childrens Act, 2004, Human rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Care Act 2014) and are accountable to ensure that you know how to respond when you are concerned for the safety of a child, young person or adult at risk. The Trust will assist you in this process by providing training,guidance and advice. There are corporate safeguarding teams who can be contacted for advice, support and safeguarding supervision. All concerns must be reported as per Trust Safeguarding Policies which are availableon the Trust Intranet. Every member of staff must undertake regular mandatory safeguarding training at a level relevant to the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities for PatientResponsible for providing direct care to the defined group of patients under the direction of the registered nurseAssists patients to undertake normal activities of daily livingFollows care plans developed by the registered nurseReports any changes in patients condition, untoward incidents or accidents to the senior nurse immediatelyAssists with the maintenance of ward cleanlinessAssists in maintaining stock levelsAssists with the transportation of patients, equipment and suppliesResponsibilities for Policy and Service Development ImplementationContributes and comments on policies and procedures affecting the ward or departmentFollows policy and guidelines informing members of the multi professional team of any changesResponsibilities for Financial and Physical ResourcesUses specialist equipment to assist in the monitoring and diagnosis of patients, following a period training.Is proficient in the use of specialist equipment as an aid to diagnosisResponsible for the cleaning of equipment and preparing for further useResponsibilities for Human ResourcesSupports new members of staff during their inductionExplains and demonstrates to other team members a range of learnt procedures, assisting them to develop skillsResponsibilities for Information ResourcesResponsible for providing accurate and timely records on patient care and performanceusing paper and IT based systems, in accordance with trust policyResponsibilities for Research and DevelopmentAssists in audits, and research-based studies to evaluate the effectiveness of care interventions.Assist patients to complete satisfaction surveysFreedom to ActWorks under the direction of a registered nurse, to deliver a range of pre determined care proceduresThe post holder is required to undertake a range of routine procedures for the ward and department, without the need to refer to the trained nursePhysical Effort The post holder will have direct patient contact, delivering direct care in a variety of hospital settings inaccordance with the need of patients. In particular dealing with intimate proceduresMental Effort The post holder is required to be adaptable, to the changing clinical priorities, which will including responding to emergency proceduresEmotional Effort The post holder assists patients, through a range of treatments and experiences. Many of which can behighly distressing.Working Conditions The post holder will work in a hospital ward or department, handling soiled linen, disposing of bodily fluids and following infection control proceduresHealth and SafetyIn addition to the Trusts overall responsibility for your health and safety you have a personal responsibility for your own health and safety. As such you are required to inform your line manager of any safety issues that youidentify, that could affect you or others in the workplace. You must co-operate with management and colleagues at all times in achieving safer work processes and work places, particularly where it can impact on others.As a Trust employee you will be trained in the correct use of any equipment provided to improve safety and health within the Trust. You are required to use the equipment when necessary and as instructed which willinclude checking the equipment is safe to use, prior to its use and must report any defects immediately to your line manager. You are responsible for the implementation and adherence to Trust safety policies and procedures for areas within your remit. You are required to ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are completed for all areas within your remit. The controls identified must be evaluated and implemented where necessary.You are required to review all risk assessments periodically and particularly when staffing and/or equipment changes, monitoring the effectiveness of any control measure implemented. You are to ensure suitable and sufficient equipment is provided to sustain the health and safety of staff, patients and visitors to areas within your remit.This job description is not meant to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the current post. It may be subject to change in light of developing organisational and service needs. Wherever possiblesuch changes will follow consultation with the post holder.
Infection ControlIn addition to the Trusts overall responsibilities under The Health and Social Care Act 2008 Code of Practice for healthcare, including primary and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections (revisedDecember 2010) for your safety, you have a personal responsibility to ensure your work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care within the organisation. This code relates to ALL Trust staff and contractors working within the organisation who are employed to ensure this level of care is provided. As an employee you will be trained to ensure adherence and compliance to the various Infection Control policies within the Trust.
SustainabilityTo actively support the Trusts goals for sustainability by encouraging and adopting sustainable ideas and practices.SafeguardingThe Trust has a duty and is committed to safeguarding all service users and provide additional measures for adults and children who are less able to protect themselves from harm or abuse. As an employee* you have aindividual responsibility to contribute to the detection, reporting and prevention of abuse to safeguard those in our care (Section 11 Childrens Act, 2004, Human rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Care Act 2014) and are accountable to ensure that you know how to respond when you are concerned for the safety of a child, young person or adult at risk. The Trust will assist you in this process by providing training,guidance and advice. There are corporate safeguarding teams who can be contacted for advice, support and safeguarding supervision. All concerns must be reported as per Trust Safeguarding Policies which are availableon the Trust Intranet. Every member of staff must undertake regular mandatory safeguarding training at a level relevant to the role
Person Specification
Education
Desirable
- Evidence of continued development
Skills and ability
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Able to work in stressful environment
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Work under own initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- To work effectively as part of a team
- Basic literacy and arithemetic skills
Person Specification
Education
Desirable
- Evidence of continued development
Skills and ability
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Able to work in stressful environment
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Work under own initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- To work effectively as part of a team
- Basic literacy and arithemetic 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.
