Job Description

To work as part of the ward or department team in providing

compassionate care to patients, service users, carers and families.

This is a pivotal role that is essential in providing care and support to

patients and service users through direct and indirect care, working

within clearly defined limits and attainment of agreed competence.

Act as a role model at all times, reflecting the trust values and

behaviours and delivering high standards of care. Be self-aware and

open to receive and learn from feedback.

Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and service users,

recognizing, respecting and responding to the diverse needs of our

population.



This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.



If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation



At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and

colleagues with dignity and respect to deliver compassionate care,

exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Right Care Values.

To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work and work within the

Healthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct.

Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other

members of the care team to meet the holistic needs of patients and

carers.

To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships

with the multi-disciplinary team, respecting the equality and diversity

of each and every person he/she/they comes into contact within the

course of his/her/their business.

Uphold the privacy and dignity of patients at all times. Work in line with Trust policies and procedures and within scope of

competence, undertaking mandatory training and essential skills

training as identified for the role.

Contribute to the development of the clinical area, through

contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience and by

escalating concerns appropriately.



We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:



Cycle to Work



Travel Scheme



Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice



Onsite Nursery



Buying and Selling Annual Leave



Car Leasing



Employee Assistance Programme



Employee Health and Wellbeing



Extensive Reward Scheme



Counselling Service



Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream



Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:



Committed to Quality of Care



Compassion



Working together for patients



Improving Lives



Everyone Counts



Respect and Dignity



Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.



Prepares the Lab on a morning ready for the day ahead



Takes phone call messages



Collects from SSD - Trays, gowns sterile instruments, sterile labels and bowls



Takes used SSD products back to sterile services



Makes label packs ready to go to sterile services



Maintains and monitors SSD stock according to forthcoming lists



Prepares equipment bags for the day after lists; pacemakers, box change etc.



Monitor top up stock and report back to Sister



Monitor stock levels re non stock items and report back to Sister



Puts stock away



Acts as a dirty nurse for the scrub nurse i.e. opens and tips sterile items onto the sterile field



Acts as the circulatory nurse during every clinical list [ works 3 days a week ]



Brings the patient into the Lab, prepares the patient, and takes their dressing gown and slippers in to recovery.



Positions the patient



Talks to the patient and reassures while Dr is getting into the circulation re Coronary Angiograms



Positions the trolley for the patient either in the Lab or in recovery dependent on the procedure carried out



Turns the room around for every patient



Cleans our 2 trolleys every week



Cleans all lead aprons, thyroid shields and belts every week



Photocopies leaflets, referrals, checklists and other documentation



Bags and takes away clinical waste



Ensures sharp bins are emptied and replaced as necessary [and filled in]



Ensures clean wipe tubs are topped up and labelled



Clears and cleans the room at the end of the day



Stocks up the labs equipment ready for the next day's list



Orders and monitors Linen stock and puts away deliveries



Sent for errands for Drs, Collections of notes etc.



Collects patients from the day ward when Porters are unavailable



Takes patients back with the ward nurse following the procedure when porters are unavailable



Keeps up to date with training relevant to her post



Keeps up to date with mandatory training



Fills in theatre man



Liaise with ward WD1 and porters regarding the daily list