Senior Healthcare Support Worker
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,816.00 to £24,336.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £22816.00 - £24336.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2024 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L7 8YA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9158-24-0109 |
Summary
Maintain effective communication with the registered Nurse regarding issues relating toassigned duties, promptly reporting areas of concern.Maintain health working relationships with the multi professional ream, patient and relatives.Contribute to the effectiveness of inter-agency working as appropriate.Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given. Undertake the trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency programmesappropriate to the role.Take responsibility for undertaking own mandatory training and updates as required.Undertake and complete specified NVQ training at level 3 and/or equivalent competencyprogrammes relevant to directorate needs and own role.Complete specialist training required that allows Health care to be delivered to the patientthrough new ways of working.Take responsibility in collaboration with line manager within personal development planningprocess for identifying own learning and development needs within the knowledge and skillsframework(KSF).Demonstrate skills and activities to others in similar roles and make contribution as a teammember to the training of other Health care assistants and supervising learners.Participate in clinical supervision and act as a mentor for those in a similar role. Participate in the orientation, instruction of less experienced staff.Comply with all Trust policies in relation to all aspects of practice.Act al all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards thewellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives Assist the registered Nurse by developing care plans, assessing and documenting care,providing verbal and written reports in an effective and safe manner.Assist with essential nursing care and anticipate patient dependency and to be proactive inassisting nursing staff with supervision as necessary.Carry out designated clerical duties as delegated by the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward manageror registered Nurse. To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specifiedwithin the ICD.Lead on patient exit survey and liaise with Ward manager and PALS manager.Able to prioritise time and tasks.Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk toensure a smooth running service, this may involve:Reception/telephone dutiesBasic computer skillsFilingComplete maintenance repair formsMonitor and maintain adequate stock levels of stationary, ward provisions. Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming.Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.The recording of patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts.Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting/feeding patients asnecessary.The recording of patients dietary intake when indicated in the patients plan of care.Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.Assist in the prevention of pressure ulcer development as directed by the Registered nurse inconjunction with the patients care plan.Obtaining samples from patients for ward or laboratory testing.Removal of cannulae, Urinary catheters and nasogastric tubes.Deliver unsupervised specified care and intervention as prescribed by an appropriateregistered health care professional in accordance to agreed trust and Directorate policies,procedures and protocols.Assist and support care delivery by only undertaking delegated work that is within ownlimitations, level of competence, skill and training.Carry out duties consistent with individual patient wishes, maintaining privacy, dignity andrecognising cultural diversity and needs.Contribute to the overall effectiveness of care delivered by the health care team and thosebenefits the patients experience.To be responsible for ensuring bed spaces for admission, transfer and discharges to the wardare prepared, tidy and for ensuring that water jugs and cups are available on arrival to theward.Ensure patients are aware of the ward layout and routine.To act as a chaperone as required in all clinical settings. Escort/transfer patients to other areas of the hospital as appropriate.Prepare and maintain environments for clinical treatments and investigations.Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support,answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in their recovery.Collection of blood products from the laboratory.Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.Initiate basic life support techniques as appropriate and provides assistance to the registerednurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations..Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers. Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour.Following a period of competency based training and under direction of a registered Nursethe post holder will:-Perform vital sign observations, accurately document NEWS and report back to a registerednurse/health care professional.Perform Electrocardiograph (ECG) tracings- ensuring it is checked by a doctor or ANP.Insert cannula and flush with normal saline after checking the normal saline with a registeredpractitioner.Undertake venepuncture upon direction of Registered nurse and label appropriately and sendto the labs.Process in department blood test (BMs) ensuring a registered nurse/healthcare professionalchecks the result.Care for CVAD adhering to trust policies.Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competenciesand in conjunction with the plan of care).Assisting in the admission of patients. Undertaking Vital signs, height, weight, infection controlscreens, ECG and obtaining blood samples.Responsibility for Policy and Service Development