Healthcare support worker Oxford
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Assistant to join one of our friendly & enthusiastic Outpatient teams. We are dedicated to giving a high standard of care within our busy Outpatient departments for ENT (ear, nose & Throat) & Plastic surgery and Support our ENT clinics in the community. The successful applicant will be working in collaboration with registered nurses. Applicants should be flexible, well organised with a professional, friendly manner & have excellent communication skills. They should be able to use their own judgement to resolve issues, and have a tactful, sensitive approach to dealing with occasional difficult situations. They should be able to work well under pressure with a flexible approach to work, with a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. If you would like to be part of our expanding and dynamic nursing team then please contact us. This is a full time posts of 37.5 hours per week working in ENT / Plastic surgery Outpatients Department a. Flexible working options can be discussed at interview. Nursing Assistants - Specialist Surgery Outpatients (ENT / Plastic Surgery OPD) An opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Assistant to join one of our friendly & enthusiastic Outpatient teams. We are dedicated to giving a high standard of care within our busy Outpatient departments for ENT (ear, nose & Throat) & Plastic surgery and Support our ENT clinics in the community. Ensure patients are appropriately supported during their time in hospital and in the community clinics. After appropriate training measure and accurately record: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration Rate, Blood Pressure, Weight. To undertake phlebotomy and ECG procedures (once competency training has been achieved) in accordance with policy, as requested by medical and nursing personnel. Undertake ‘in house’ OUH decontamination training for the care of endoscopes used within the department. Escort patients to toilet as necessary. Support the registered nursing staff in maintaining patients’ hygiene needs as necessary within the department. NVQ qualifications in health & social care would be desirable however this should not deter applicants who do not have this specific experience as support and training will be given. We hope to see you grow your career with us. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury. Ensure patients are appropriately supported during their time in hospital and in the community clinics. Ensure covid 19 policies and safety distance is respected. After appropriate training measure and accurately record: Temperature, Pulse, Respiration Rate, Blood Pressure, Weight. To undertake phlebotomy and ECG procedures (once competency training has been achieved) in accordance with policy, as requested by medical and nursing personnel. Following training perform MRSA swabbing on patients requiring surgery. Assist patients in the completion of health screening questionnaires. Undertake ‘in house’ OUH decontamination training for the care of endoscopes used within the department. Escort patients to toilet as necessary. Support the registered nursing staff in maintaining patients’ hygiene needs as necessary within the department. Supporting clinicians donning and doffing properly and safely.
