Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 2 Nursing Assistant to work on Ward 5E/F within Acute Medicine.
If you enjoy working in a short stay ward setting and have the relevant skills in accordance with the job description and person specification, then this is the role for you.
As a member of the team in this enhanced role support and work closely with registered practitioners to deliver a high standard of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environmentwithout the need for direct supervision.
To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area or department.
This will be undertaken whilst maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and respect their right to confidentiality.
Main duties of the job
Overall, you will be helping to maintain the fluidity and efficiency of the service. This is a fast paced area and it may be stressful at times, but the MDT collaborative work is also rewarding.
You will also be involved in facilitating patient referrals for clinics, treatments and patient care such as toileting.
About 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 herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
practitioners to deliver a high standard of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environmentwithout the need for direct supervision.
To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area or department.
This will be undertaken whilst maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and respect their right to confidentiality.
To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or Care Certificate as required.
Patient Care Undertake a range of delegated and specific clinical skills for patients that demonstrate an enhanced level of competency /technical expertise documented in the plan of care (see specific clinical skills).
Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting and reassuring patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary.
Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety, comfort and well being.
To assist all patients of all genders with their personal care needs, empowering patients, and/or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needs for individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
To asses and monitor the patients skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition.
Communication Communicate effectively with patients, families/carers, recognising there may be a need to utilise alternative methods of communication. Where there are barriers to understanding, as required arrange access to information, support and other services to aid effective communication.
Greet all patients and visitors to the department with courtesy and respect, being mindful of age specific body language and tone of voice. Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy.
To help patients, families/carers and visitors orientate themselves to their surroundings when admitted to the ward specific to their needs providing written and verbal information.
To answer telephone calls and bleeps appropriately and efficiently, accurately relaying messages to both colleagues and patients using SBARR as appropriate.
Person Specification
interview
Essential
- Good command of the English language and numerate
Desirable
- Evidence of Commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals Vision and Values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Closing Date: 13 June 2023
