Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Paediatrics
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 23 awr yr wythnos (Wildgoose day night rotation)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 216-CB-W6542932
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- University Hospital Plymouth
- Tref
- Plymouth
- Cyflog
- £23,615 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 29/08/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
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Health Care Support Worker (HCSW)
NHS AfC: Band 2
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We have an exciting opportunities for a HCA with acute Paediatric experience to join Wildgoose team. The Children and Women’s Health Directorate is an integrated Children’s Service incorporating both acute and community care; providing nursing care to babies, children and young people under the care of all specialities.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Wildgoose ward mainly cares for adolescents, covering all specialities including surgical, max fax ,ENT, Orthopaedics and patients in mental health crisis. We also care for all paediatric oncology patients regardless of age. HCA’s in this area would be involved in all aspects of the young person’s care and also one to one support for distressed patients.
You will need to have a positive and innovative approach to caring for children and young people. You must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a small team.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
- Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care, recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients within an out patients department.
- Prioritise own tasks under the direction of registered nurse.
- To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
- To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- Undertake clinical skills, once competent, as required by the department.
- Undertake the escort of patients to Theatre/other depts. under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent).
- To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff.
- An awareness of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
- To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and refer patients to senior staff
- Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
- To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
- To promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, their families and colleagues.
- To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
- To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
- To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
- Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
- Be aware of the child protection process assist senior staff in the ongoing care of these children.
- Recording of patient activity and appointments using PIMS or other systems.
- To obtain notes as required, and record their movement.
Manyleb y person
Knowledge & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
Meini prawf dymunol
- Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Training and qualifications are provided to enable the HCSW to comply with mandatory HCSW standards where you will obtain either: Vocational Qualification at Level 2 or equivalent relevant experience. Note that if you are new to care, training will be provided to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support
Aptitude & Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
Meini prawf dymunol
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Laura Crawford
- Teitl y swydd
- Ward Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01752 437519
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