Job Description

To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses. To carry out care and other duties under indirect supervision. To supervise junior health care assistants making a contribution to their training and development. To undertake specific extended skills.



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.



Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area under indirect supervision.

Contribute to resource management



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.



Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care, recognising and meeting the specific needs of

patients.

Assist in the care of patients undergoing minor medical procedures.

To manage, under indirect supervision, own workload within clinical area and competencies of the

post.

To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in

patient's condition, including the early recognition and intervention of dialysis side effects.

Undertake the escort of patients to other departments under the direction of the registered nurse.

To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, of inpatients. Recognising, recording and

reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.

To carry out observations of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all findings

to senior staff.

To complete documentation for inpatients to be assessed and countersigned by registered staff.

To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and to be able to

advise and refer patients on where to access information.

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 participate in the training and development of junior staff on the unit, and participate in the

supervision and support of trainee Health Care Assistants.

Act as a mentor to new Health Care Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in induction

programmes, and on-going development of their practice.

To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.

To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.

To supervise and share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the Unit and

stock control.

In the absence of a Ward Clerk undertake general ward clerk duties

Participate in unit research and audit work to include date collection

To respect confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Legislation.

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.

Following patient assessment by Registered staff, undertake extended skills specific to individual

competence under the indirect supervision of Registered staff.

To participate in the development and implementation of Unit area policy and nursing strategies.

To be familiar with Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness polices.

To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment. To participate in department cleaning.