Clinical Support Worker - OPAU
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on OPAU for a part time clinical support workers to join are up and coming team.
If you are a passionate person whom thrives from giving excellent patient care and contributing to a positive patient experience then this is the position for you.
OPAU is an 28 bed assessment unit for over 74s who may suffer from frailty, our aim to view our patient from a MDT prospective to create the best possible care plan and safest discharges.
We liaise with community services as well as provide frailty clinics Monday to Friday for our patients.
If you feel you would make a vital part of our team please apply.
Main duties of the job
- Assist the Registered Nurse in administrating direct patient care.
- Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium.
- Prioritising own workload.
- Inform qualified staff of changes in patient's condition or observations.
- Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
- Communication with patients/carers talking into consideration the needs of the individual.
- Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly.
- Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
- Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
- Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of the patient care.
- Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required.
- Undertake bladder scanning/blood glucose readings and Montreal cognitive assessments as required and advised by a registered practitioner.
- Document when appropriate, position changes within Wirral Millennium and inform nurse in charge of any patient discomfort in a timely manner.
- Use Trust processes (SBAR Handover and Nutritional Board) to identify patients that can safely drink fluids.
- Encourage patients that can drink regular fluids across the day as per their care plan.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Details
Date posted
09 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
408-23-1222
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrow Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrow Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
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