Job summary
POAC CSW in Main Outpatient area.
Supporting the running of the clinic by completing baseline observations on patients and supporting the POAC Nurses in ensuring patients are assessed and prepares ready for their planned surgery.
Main duties of the job
PATIENT ASSESSMENT - BP, WEIGHT, HEIGHT, MRSA SWABBING & URINALYSIS
SUPPORT THE NURSES & THE OPERATIONAL SERVICES ASSISTANT IN THE DAY TO DAY RUNNING OF THE NURSE LED CLINIC
WORKING WITHIN LEIGHTON HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT AREA, POTENTIAL WORKING HOURS 8AM - 8PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY WITH OCCASSIONAL WEEKEND WORK
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on ourHealthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of patient care by following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines for specified activities, which are agreed for the job role/place of work.
Contribute to the recording and storing of routine information ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.
Enter data, obtain and collate information from computer systems, using agreed software packages in conjunction with other members of the team.
Assist with the preparation of the clinical environment for safe practice by ensuring that the appropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, relevant materials, and any equipment needed for carrying out agreed clinical procedures are available and ready for use, including clearing away and restoring equipment/environment afterwards.
Contribute to the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources by offering suggestions to solve problems with resources within the team, and by ensuring that all agreed equipment, stock and supplies (according to the remit of the job) are available in the quantity required.
Promote the individual needs of the patient, acknowledging their personal preferences, rights and choices according to their plan of care by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, privacy, dignity, and respect for personal values and identity
Promote effective communication and relationships, maintaining confidentiality of information by:
Supporting patients/relatives, sensitively communicating all information agreed by the professional and referring queries back to the professional a Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills when dealing with staff/patients/relatives/public in person, on the telephone, and in writing a Establishing and maintaining relationships with other members of staff passing on all relevant information, raising queries and suggestions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of patient care by following agreed plans, policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines for specified activities, which are agreed for the job role/place of work.
Contribute to the recording and storing of routine information ensuring it is securely held, accurate, complete and legible and can be retrieved promptly when required.
Enter data, obtain and collate information from computer systems, using agreed software packages in conjunction with other members of the team.
Assist with the preparation of the clinical environment for safe practice by ensuring that the appropriate level of cleanliness is maintained, relevant materials, and any equipment needed for carrying out agreed clinical procedures are available and ready for use, including clearing away and restoring equipment/environment afterwards.
Contribute to the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources by offering suggestions to solve problems with resources within the team, and by ensuring that all agreed equipment, stock and supplies (according to the remit of the job) are available in the quantity required.
Promote the individual needs of the patient, acknowledging their personal preferences, rights and choices according to their plan of care by promoting anti-discriminatory practice, privacy, dignity, and respect for personal values and identity
Promote effective communication and relationships, maintaining confidentiality of information by:
Supporting patients/relatives, sensitively communicating all information agreed by the professional and referring queries back to the professional a Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills when dealing with staff/patients/relatives/public in person, on the telephone, and in writing a Establishing and maintaining relationships with other members of staff passing on all relevant information, raising queries and suggestions
Person Specification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- WILLINGNESS TO ACHEIVE NVQ WITHIN DESIGANATED TIMESCALE
- EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Desirable
- EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
DESIRABLE
Desirable
Person Specification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2/3 in Social Care or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- WILLINGNESS TO ACHEIVE NVQ WITHIN DESIGANATED TIMESCALE
- EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Desirable
- EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
DESIRABLE
Desirable
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).
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).
