Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
- Required to carry out a number of designated tasks, of which will involve direct care, in support of and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Following appropriate training and assessment, undertake clinical and non-clinical duties in support of the registered nurse.
The post holder is not required to hold statutory qualifications.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITES
1.1 HWB2 Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, carry out nursing
HWB5 procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients.
- This will include: assisting with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include washing/bathing, oral care, escorting to toilet, assisting with bed pans/commodes, making beds and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures.
- assisting patients in taking medications including nebulisers under the supervision of registered staff
- assisting the registered staff with taking and recording patients’ temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure and completing patient fluid balance charts
- assisting with meeting the dietary needs of patients which will include distribution of drinks and meals and helping patients to eat and drink as required.
1.2 Core1 Make verbal reports to senior nursing staff regarding the patients in the ward as necessary, following this up with written documentation as needed.
1.3 Core 6 Ensure that patients are helped to retain their dignity and individuality.
1.4 HWB 5 Participate in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients as required.
1.5 EF3 Direct and escort patients and visitors around the clinic/ward and to other departments
1.6 Core1 Report back to registered staff all concerns about the patients condition
1,7 Core 5 Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe-keeping of patients' property, in accordance with Patients' Property Procedure.
1.8 Core1 Be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.
1.9 Core 5 Comply with all Trust policies with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
1.10 Core 3 Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
1.11 Core5 Report problems with equipment and facilities to the nurse in charge
1.12 Core2 Be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the
need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
1.13 Undertake any ‘Working in New Ways Packages’, which have been identified by the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and are integral to the role requirements and specialty area. Under normal circumstances these must be completed in accordance with the ‘Working in New Way’s Policy and Guidelines
Directorate specific Clinical responsibilities
1.14 Add any specific criteria relating to the clinical area
2.1 Prepare beds, trolleys and equipment for admission.
2.2 Assist in unpacking, checking and storing supplies delivered to the area, reporting when stocks are low.
2.3 Keep clinical area safe, clean and tidy.
3.1 Carry out expected role without the need for constant supervision although recognising limitations and seeking direction when necessary.
3.2 Use initiative in planning daily and weekly routines.
3.3 Make a contribution to the development of patient care and setting standards.
3.4 Maintain good communication with other staff, patients and visitors including answering the telephone in a courteous and professional manner.
3.5 Be aware of need for own personal development and be prepared to attend and undertake any necessary training, being aware of the need to develop oneself and to strive to increase personal knowledge.
3.6 Assist and participate in the implementation of Essence of Care benchmarking, the productive ward initiatives
3.7 Have a clear understanding of their responsibilities relating to their duty of care
GENERAL DUTIES
In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:
Infection Control
To maintain a clean, safe environment, ensuring adherence to the Trust’s standards of cleanliness,
hygiene and infection control.
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
Nottingham University Hospitals is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.
Information Governance
All staff have an individual responsibility for creating accurate records of their work and for making
entries into and managing all NHS records effectively in line with the Health Record Keeping Policy
and other Health Records and Corporate Records Management policies and procedures in order to
meet the Trust’s legal, regulatory and accountability requirements.
Uniform Policy
You are expected to adhere to the Trust dress code as laid out in The Trust Uniform Policy. This includes
- Wearing soft soled shoes to reduce noise
- Keep fingernails short, clean and free from nail polish. Do not have false nails or nail extensions.
- Be bare below the elbow – roll-up long sleeves and do not wear a watch
- Do not wear stoned rings (a single band is permitted)
Health and Safety
- To take reasonable care to prevent injury to themselves or others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
- To co-operate fully in discharging the Trust policies and procedures with regard to health and safety matters.
- To immediately report to their manager any shortcomings in health and safety procedures and practice.
- To report any accidents or dangerous incidents to their immediate manager and safety representative as early as possible and submit a completed accident/incident form.
- To use protective clothing and equipment where provided.
- Whilst the aim of the Trust is to promote a co-operative and constructive view of health and safety concerns in the organisation, all staff must be aware that a wilful or irresponsible disregard for safety matters may give rise to disciplinary proceedings. Governance
- To actively participate in governance activities to ensure that the highest standards of care and business conduct are achieved. General Policies Procedures and Practices
- To comply with all Trust policies, procedures and practices and to be responsible for keeping up to date with any changes to these. WORKING CONDITIONS
- The post holder must be able to:
- Line managers are expected to encourage and support staff to look after their health and wellbeing, including the release of staff to attend health and wellbeing activities and interventions.
- Employees are expected to take all reasonable steps to look after both their physical health and mental health. To support employees to achieve this NUH offers a wide range of health and wellbeing activities and interventions. The full programme can be viewed at on the staff intranet.
- Health and Wellbeing
- Work within unpleasant clinical working conditions (for example exposure to body fluids)
- concentrate in an intense and sometimes noisy environment
- cope with potentially violent and threatening situations
- fulfil Trust health and safety policies and procedures when performing risk associated procedures including dealing with hazardous substances
JOB REVISION
This job description should be regarded as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to changing circumstances. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.
Service Review
A strategic review of all Trust services is taking place, as a result of which some services, or parts of some services, may transfer from one campus to the other. This will be decided in accordance with the most appropriate way to provide the best healthcare for patients in the future and all staff will be fully consulted on about the impact of any such decisions.