Respiratory Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) – Patient Care

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Healey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Lancashire is seeking a motivated Nursing Associate Band 4 to join our compassionate team. You will provide direct patient care, support assessment and contribute to safe, effective care delivery.

You will work under supervision of senior colleagues, develop skills in observations, oxygen therapy, wound care and patient education, while upholding our values and providing excellent care to a diverse patient group across wards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in a healthcare environment as part of a team.
• Proven competency of assisting with a core range of physical measurements.
• Desirable knowledge of using clinical systems such as Quadramed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care to meet patients needs in accordance with agreed local and national standards and evidence based guidelines under supervision.
• Support and provide patient education and health promotion.
• Support the delivery and co-ordination of care, through appropriate professional practice.
• Contribute to the management of risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required, to ensure seamless care.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all care activities, in a timely manner, adhering to local and professional standards for documentation.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Teamwork

Education

NMC Nursing Associate

GCSE Maths/English

Tools

Quadramed

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Lancashire is seeking a motivated Nursing Associate Band 4 to join our compassionate team. You will provide direct patient care, support assessment and contribute to safe, effective care delivery.

You will work under supervision of senior colleagues, develop skills in observations, oxygen therapy, wound care and patient education, while upholding our values and providing excellent care to a diverse patient group across wards.