Job Description

The post holder will work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working to support patients who present with complex and challenging enhanced care needs. The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working on the wards to implement person centered plans of care and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to the Nurse in Charge. The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct/indirect service user care and support service users under the supervision of a RN.



Providing 1:1 care



Supporting with all aspects of Daily Living



Provide appropriate activities to engage the patient



To use knowledge to identify patients unmet needs.



Have the ability to utilise de-escalation techniques in challenging scenarios as required



May require the use of restraint in extreme circumstances



Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute

secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over

700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom

are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.



Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family Enable patients to participate in recreation and leisure activities Support/enable patients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance Support/enable patients to eat, drink and maintain personal care Support/enable patients to achieve physical comfort Support/enable patients to manage their domestic and personal resources Make written records under the supervision of an RN Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Provide escort for therapeutic leave for service users May be requested to move to another ward within the Trust Give verbal reports on patients care, needs and daily outcomes Contribute to the support of patients during programmes of care/rehabilitation Provide 1:1 support for patients to maintain safety

Communication and Relationship Skills

Support individuals equality, diversity and rights Ensure a friendly and helpful attitude to patients, visitors and colleagues, at all times. Enable patients to maintain contacts in the community Maintain effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team.

Interviewer information pack

Provide verbal feedback to colleagues regarding patient presentation during for example, handover. To attend and participate in handovers Interacting with patients which may involve providing information and using skills to overcome barriers in an empathetic and

reassuring manner

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

Monitor patient health and well-being and report any changes to the Nurse in Charge/Team Leader

Planning and Organisational Skills

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in planning Undertake Safety and Security (SAS) duties if trained to do so.

Physical Skills

Can undertake de-escalation techniques

Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development

To work within Trust and local policies and procedures

Responsibilities for Finance

Handle patient's cash and property in line with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions

Responsibilities for HR

Interviewer information pack

May support student nurses and learners on the ward May participate in the internal induction and demonstration of own duties to new staff

Responsibility for Information Resources

With support/guidance from the registered nurse can update patient records

Research and Development

Participate in internal audits

Freedom to Act

Works semi-autonomously during escort duties, ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision.

The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give a broad idea of the range and type of duties

that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the training requirements of the post holder.