This challenging, fast-paced unit sees a mixture of medically and gynaecological expected patients providing same-day and rapid diagnostic care with the aim of assisting and facilitating a same-day discharge. We are looking for a flexible team player with excellent communication skills, who can work a mixture of shifts across our 7-day rota. While this flexibility enables us to deliver a high quality of patient care, it allows you to have a healthy work-life balance. Therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.
For an informal chat, please call our hiring manager, Hayley Chamberlain.
Responsibilities:
Follow the individual plan of care for each patient when undertaking the following: Bed making Assist patients with personal hygiene including care of hair, nails, oral hygiene, and shaving Assist with treatment and prevention of pressure areas and continence management for all patients Assist patients with elimination requirements, including catheter care Assist patients to rehabilitate, working with physiotherapy and occupational therapists Assist patients with choosing and recording intake of meals Feed patients, encouraging them to drink and replenishing water jugs when necessary, maintain fluid balance charts as required Complete nutritional assessment records and weigh patients as required Monitor and maintain fluid balance records, food, and weight charts as required for individual patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, recording and reporting findings as required Use equipment competently following training Escort patients to other departments/hospitals for investigation or treatment as necessary, ensuring relevant paperwork/x-rays are available Following training and assessment, assist the Registered Nurse in other duties if appropriate including: Simple dressings Assisting with out-patient clinics Routine specimens and urine testing Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels Blood glucose monitoring Venepuncture and Cannulation Basic life support Why work with us:
NHS Pension Scheme Childcare at our day nursery Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full-time workers) plus bank/public holidays Staff discounts Career development and training opportunities Employee support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline Our people are caring, committed, inclusive, and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside-the-box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon team.
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Follow the individual plan of care for each patient when undertaking the following: Bed making Assist patients with personal hygiene including care of hair, nails, oral hygiene, and shaving Assist with treatment and prevention of pressure areas and continence management for all patients Assist patients with elimination requirements, including catheter care Assist patients to rehabilitate, working with physiotherapy and occupational therapists Assist patients with choosing and recording intake of meals Feed patients, encouraging them to drink and replenishing water jugs when necessary, maintain fluid balance charts as required Complete nutritional assessment records and weigh patients as required Monitor and maintain fluid balance records, food, and weight charts as required for individual patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, recording and reporting findings as required Use equipment competently following training Escort patients to other departments/hospitals for investigation or treatment as necessary, ensuring relevant paperwork/x-rays are available Following training and assessment, assist the Registered Nurse in other duties if appropriate including: Simple dressings Assisting with out-patient clinics Routine specimens and urine testing Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation levels Blood glucose monitoring Venepuncture and Cannulation Basic life support Why work with us:
NHS Pension Scheme Childcare at our day nursery Generous holiday entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full-time workers) plus bank/public holidays Staff discounts Career development and training opportunities Employee support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline Our people are caring, committed, inclusive, and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside-the-box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon team.
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