Job Description

The Day Treatment Unit (DTU) is a nurse led unit which consists of 9 chairs and 1 trolley space. The role consists admittance of patient, taking vital signs, perform ECG, venepuncture and cannulation across a broad range of patient groups from all disciplines in the hospital.



Staff work long days only, 3-4 days a week. The unit opens at 07:30hrs and clinic commences from 08:00hrs until 19:00hrs, the unit closes at 19:30hrs. The job holder will support the team for all aspects of the patient's care while they are in the unit which includes the assessment of the patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To inform Nurse in Charge of any matters affecting the standard of patient care delivery.



2. Work as part of the nursing team to promote high standards of care.



3. To support & assist other team members in their professional work.



4. Participate as part of the department team in implementing change and service developments.



5. To assist with department initiatives to audit as appropriate.



6. Adheres to Trust Uniform Policy.



7. Maintains awareness of the Trust and ward financial position and assists the team / dept manager to manage resources effectively.



8. To communicate effectively with the patients and relatives, referring any concerns to qualified nurses.



9. To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust & the department and adhere to them.



10. To communicate using appropriate verbal and nonverbal methods, in a variety of situations, overcoming physical & psychological barriers, supports new & nervous patients



11. To be able to assist in an emergency situation.



12. To assist in the day-to-day running of the ward, assisting/supporting the team in providing efficient, effective delivery of care.



13. To be proficient in performing ECG, venepuncture, cannulation and taking vital signs.



14. To be proficient in the use of glucometer and use of urine analyser.



15. Acknowledge own limitation and knows when to ask for help.



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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.



Take/monitor vital signs, perform venepuncture, cannulation, ECG taking, use of glucometer and urine analyser. To assist and support in the provision of patient's drinks and meals. Able to do manual handling to assist /support patient with mobility issue. Support nurses in collection of medicine from pharmacy and delivering of urgent blood samples to the laboratory. Liaise with other member of the multidisciplinary team as required. Participate in audit.