Clinical Support Worker Bedford, England
Job description
Reginald Hart Ward is a 30 bedded trauma and orthopaedic ward, looking after patients who have a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions including fractured neck of femurs.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to help build a team that can deliver exceptional care in a busy environment. The role involves working alongside a wide multidisciplinary team including registered nurses, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and more. The role involves personal care, mobility, nutritional care and assistance.
There will be opportunities for professional development which will enable you to enhance your knowledge and skills and give the opportunity to progress to future roles.
The individual must demonstrate good communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal), with the ability to alter those skills dependent on the needs of the patient and their relatives.
The successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to show compassion and contribute to the ongoing emotional and physical well-being of the patients.
A key part of the role is assisting patients with activities of daily living such as personal care, this will include bathing and toileting.
With the appropriate training, the individual will be expected to assist patients who have limited mobility. Training will also be given in order to carry out tasks such as baseline observations.
The individual will be expected to work alongside a wide multidisciplinary team with a key goal being to ensure the safety of the patients and their surrounding environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to respond and seek assistance in an emergency situation such as falls, cardiac arrests.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
MAIN DUTIES
COMMUNICATION
1. Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their records
2. Ensure clarity in communicating with patients/clients and their relatives as well as other team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge. Report changes in patients’ condition to the registered nurse/midwife on duty and participate in shift hand over to ensure effective continuity of care.
3. Contribute to the ongoing support of patients/clients and others significant to them, enabling patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being.
4. Welcome patients/clients, their families and other visitors to the ward/department. Introduce them to the facilities and services provided.
5. Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
IMPLEMENTATION OF NURSING/MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
1. Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients, clients, mothers and babies in line with Trust policies, e.g. escort guidelines.
2. Once training and assessment of competence is obtained carrying out tasks and planned care as designated by a registered nurse/midwife, e.g. baseline observations, bathing and toileting.
3. Contribute to the promotion of equality for all individuals by supporting anti discriminatory practice, patient/client choice and acknowledging individuals personal beliefs and identity.
4. Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. following the uniform policy.
5. Appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency e.g. cardiac arrest.
MANAGEMENT
1. Manage his/her time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable time frame, knowing when to seek support, assistance and advice from other team members.
2. Undertake general clerical duties that may be associated with the smooth running of the ward/department/area. This will include data entry following training.
3. Assist in the maintenance of ward/department equipment and stock levels, e.g. equipment, linen, catering supplies, HSDU, etc. PROBLEM SOLVING 1. Identify and report any untoward incident/accident, problem and risk as soon as possible to the nurse/midwife in charge
TEAM WORKING
1. Participate as a member of the team in fulfilling ward/departmental administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties as designated by the ward sister, e.g. booking transport, appointments, maintaining patient’s records, requisitions etc.
2. Participate, with all team members, in maintaining and monitoring standards and assisting with audits. Help to identify potential improvements within the environment.
3. Contribute to the team as an active member, always demonstrating a flexible and cooperative approach
4. Maintain high standards of care ensuring that all procedures and guidelines are followed.
5. Following training and assessment of competence undertake practical tasks as designated by a registered nurse. With your mentor, you will be required to complete individual ‘Skills profile’.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. Understand own limitations and know where to find advice and assistance.
2. Be self-motivated and seek ways to flexibly extend own knowledge skills
3. With assistance identify own training needs and limitations and actively participate with training and attend relevant training session.
