Healthcare Assistant

NHS Jobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Hospice in Shrewsbury seeks a Nursing Support role to assist the trained nursing team in implementing individualised care programmes for patients’ comfort, safety and dignity at all times, in accordance with current risk assessments and care plans.

You will work closely with volunteers, provide practical help to relatives, record observations, attend training, share handovers, and act as an ambassador for Severn Hospice while rotating across shifts to support nursing care.

Job description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support the trained members of the nursing team in the implementation of individualised care programmes for patients comfort, safety and dignity at all times (e.g. checking drugs with trained members of staff/working within current risk assessments for individual patients)
• To perform designated nursing tasks when deemed competent theoretically and practically by a qualified nurse with the Mentor qualification, as part of a planned programme of care (e.g. changing dressings, catheters, observing and documenting, testing urine, care of people using prescribed oxygen)
• To report to the Ward Sister/ Ward Manager as appropriate for any changes in patients condition or relevant information pertinent to patient care (e.g. dietary requirements)
• To monitor and record observations (e.g. Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure) on completion of relevant competency training
• To second check CD administration if training and competency achieved (within inpatient environment)
• To record information on care given in patient held records and other documentation to comply with legal and professional requirements
• To maintain confidentiality at all times
• To comply with all appropriate policies and clinical practices and protocols
• To attend such courses/lectures/in-service training as indicated by needs of the service and own personal developments
• To give verbal handovers to other members of the team, including volunteers
• To escort patients to hospital appointments or transfer to another place or home
• Assisting to carry out personal care after death incorporating family members if that is their wish

GENERAL

• To have an understanding of the role of other professionals involved in the patients care and provide support to them.
• To work collaboratively alongside volunteers on a day-to-day basis. To give support, guidance and instruction to the volunteer team member(s) as and when required, incorporating handover at commencement of session.
• To give practical support to relatives/carers/visitors.
• At all times to act as ambassador for Severn Hospice to patients, relatives, to colleagues and members of the public.
• To support the process of audit in an active way. Attending meetings and making a contribution.
• To comply with Health and Safety policy and fire regulations and to report accidents/incidents/potential risks immediately to a Senior Nurse.
• To abide by security procedures relating to staff, patients, visitors and their property.
• Promote and incorporate equality and diversity in all aspects of the teams operations and in the public domain
• To work flexibly across the organisation including rotation to all shifts (as appropriate) and through all departments as required to support the delivery of nursing care within the Hospice.

The above job description is a summary of the main responsibilities of the postholder, and not an exhaustive list of duties to be undertaken. The duties may be redefined in accordance with the demands of the service. Any redefinition will be subject to discussion between yourself and your manager and be within your level of competence. Supplementary Information and Requirements All new Hospice employees are on a 4 month probationary period (excluding bank) A DBS Disclosure will be requested in the event of an individual being offered the post. Health and Safety In accordance with the Hospices Health & Safety Policy all employed persons while at work are required by Section 7 of the Health & Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Appraisal Employees are required to participate in the Hospices appraisal process as required.

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust