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North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted today, 13 Mar
Job ref: 7c37a37d30724d1abec7ac1d39a687ec
Full Job Description
+ helping patients feel comfortable and move around
+ monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
+ washing, dressing patients and helping them go to the toilet
+ serving meals and helping to feed patients
Upon successful completion of clinical skills training and progression into a Senior Healthcare Support Worker role, you will also be expected to carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including:
+ blood pressure monitoring
+ oxygen saturation levels
+ body temperature
+ pulse rate and respiration rate
+ glucose monitoring
+ wound swab
+ collection and testing of urine, faecal and sputum samples
Whilst completing these tasks, the underlining aim is to deliver high-quality patient care at all times., + Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
+ Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans
+ Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility
+ To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
+ Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff
+ Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
+ Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
+ Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
+ Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
+ Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
+ Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
+ Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
+ Work effectively as part of a team.
We are looking for positive, proactive and caring Healthcare Support Workers to join our Neurology/ Stroke Ward at North Bristol NHS Trust.
The ward forms part of the regional neuroscience facility for Bristol and the South West therefore, patients can come from a wide geographical area including Bath, Weston, Gloucester and Somerset.
Ward 34A/B cares for patients requiring stroke rehabilitation and patients with neurological disorders due to injury or disease. Patients can be admitted from home as an elective or as an emergency from any of the emergency departments in the area, other regional hospitals, and other wards in the hospital (especially intensive care) or by GP referral. The unit runs with the full support of the multidisciplinary team
Experience in a care role would be an advantage but not essential - this role is ideal for candidates who are new to care ready to start their career in healthcare, or candidates who have experience looking for a new and exciting opportunity in an acute setting.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups., If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.