Recovery Support Worker - Urology | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG5 1PB |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6159883/164-6159883 |
Summary
The post holder will be responsible for assisting with meeting both the patients and nurses needs in recovery, by carrying out a variety of designated tasks, including direct patient care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
The post holder will be primarily based at one campus but some cross site working will be expected.
There is an expectation to work as an effective member of the multi- disciplinary team.
In addition to the below summary, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
To work alongside Recovery Practitioners to deliver care in the urology recovery department.
All successful applicants must undertake and pass to a suitable standard the Trust's math and English test. Candidates will be expected to have previous experience in a caring role.
NUH has an excellent national and international reputation for the quality of their patient care and for their research, education and innovation. They have strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for their students, as well as being a major research organisation.
For information about the Trust, including business plans, annual reports, and services, visit theirwebsite.
Assisting with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include: Escorting patients, changing patients washing/ bathing, oral care, escorting to the toileting, assisting with bed pans/ commodes, making beds, assisting with dressing and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures. Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including answering the telephone is a professional and courteous manner. Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to this post. Ensure all training are up to date. Uses initiative in planning daily and weekly routines.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024