Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To actively participate in the
delivery of a high standard of vital patient centred care
To assist in the delivery of
clinical and nonclinical care and safety support clinical staff under team
supervision
To participate within a team led
environment to the smooth running of the ward and the positive experience of
patients that embraces a positive provision of services
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
To be
able to interact with other employees, medical staff, consultants, patients and
the public
To
act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence and to always
uphold the good standing and reputation of Spencer Private Hospitals
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To be
able to assist with the maintenance of patients hygiene needs ensuring privacy
and dignity is maintained.
To
report any changes in patients condition or care protocol to the trained staff.
To
undertake all training annually
The
ability to recognise deteriorating patients and assist if an emergency occurs
To
make legible entries in patient documentation, including instructions, requests
for investigations, changes in care protocols or patient conditions, with all
entries being counter-signed by a trained nurse
Convey
any verbal instructions and messages to the appropriate person
Participate
in Face to Face and Online Training and Staff Meetings
Assist
with the handling and movement of patients in line with Manual Handling
Regulations
Escort
patients to other departments within the trust
Undertake
observations of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, urinalysis, height and
weight, BMI and glucose monitoring and recording results in documentation and
conveying results to a trained nurse. Ensure out of range results are
immediately conveyed to clinical staff
Collection,
recording and delivery of specimens to pathology following competency.
Phlebotomy
Record ECGs following Competence
Prepare and maintain environments and
equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Participate in the Cleaning of the
equipment and ward
Stock up the unit with consumables and
monitor stock levels
Participate in the monitoring, servicing
and checks of equipment and report any faults in equipment.
Undertake dressing procedures following
local recommendations, complying with infection control principles and
practice.
Give accurate and appropriate information
to patients and groups within own competence.
Provide support and encouragement to
patients to promote independence as appropriate.
Act as a chaperone, when requested.
Preparation
of documentation as directed by clinical staff.
Financial
To
utilise all resources within the department effectively
To promote
a manner as to justify public trust and confidence and to always uphold the
good standing and reputation of Spencer Private Hospitals
Quality
To be
involved in the delivery of quality patient care and safety at all times
To
ensure the working environment is safe for both patients and staff
To
recognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of patient care
To
ensure that accidents and complaints are reported to the appropriate senior
member of the nursing staff and to participate in local investigations if
required
To
participate in staff appraisal and the identification of personal needs and set
and evaluate personal objectives
To
participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings and discussion
when required.
To
ensure that all local policies and legal requirements relating to clinical care
and Health and Safety are complied with
Workforce
To
contribute towards the orientation of newly appointed Healthcare Assistants and
non-nursing staff, enhance the students experiences
Equal Opportunities
It is the aim of the hospital to ensure that no job
applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age,
sex, race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins, or is not placed
at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be
justifiable. To this end, the hospital
has an Equal Opportunities Policy, and it is for each employee to contribute to
its success.
Health & Safety
All Employees must be aware of the responsibility placed on
them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure that the agreed
safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees
and visitors. Individual employees
should also refer to specific health and safety requirements within their own
job descriptions.
Data Protection
If required to do so, to obtain, process and/or use
information held on a computer or word-processor in a fair and lawful way. To hold data only for the specific registered
purpose, and not to use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such
purpose. To disclose data only to
authorised persons or organisations as instructed by Spencer Private Hospitals
Customer Care
It is the aim of the hospital to provide patients and
clients with the best possible care and service. In order to meet this aim all of our staff
are required, at all times, to put the patient or client first and do their
utmost to meet their requests and needs courteously and efficiently.
Confidentiality
To ensure that confidential information is not disclosed
about Spencer Private Hospitals (including information regarding patients and
staff) to any unauthorised member of staff, or to anyone outside the employment
of Spencer Private Hospitals
This job description is intended to
reflect, in outline, the responsibilities of the post holder, which may change
over time with corporate or local business needs of Spencer Private
Hospitals. It will therefore be subject
to periodic review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances and
following consultation with the post holder.
