Job Description

To provide fundamental nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision. To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required . To maintain high clinical standards To help maintain a clean and safe unit environment. To contribute to the department and organization in the provision of a safe and caring environment. The postholder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust. Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers.

To provide personal and social care for patient .



To provide psychological support for patients and their families/carers.



To work as an effective team member collaborating with the other health and social care teams.



To assist in the timely discharge of patients from the hospital .



You'll work under the guidance of a healthcare professional such as a nurse and your job will vary depending on where you're based. In a hospital, responsibilities include:



washing and dressing patients



serving meals and helping to feed patients



helping people to move around



making beds



making patients feel comfortable



monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight



Band 3s usually work standard hours of around 37.5 hours per week. However, part time options are also available. Band 3s are paid on the Agenda for Change pay system, starting at band 3.



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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?



As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.



We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.



We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.



Why work for us?



We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.



As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.



Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.



What do we stand for?



Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.



Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.



Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.



For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.



If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.



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