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Job Description
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- Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
- Enhancing the patient experience
- Professional behaviour
- Contribution to the delivery of the organisations objectives
- Ensure safe and effective clinical practice
- Enhancing the patient experience
- Professional behaviour
- Contribution to the delivery of the organisations objectives
- Level 2 NVQ
- Must have evidence
- good interpersonal skills
- Level 2 NVQ
- Must have evidence
- good interpersonal skills
Job summary
To assist with the direct care of patients as delegated to and supervised by registered nurse / health care professional.
To work under supervision of a registered practitioner or may be supervised by a Level 4 Associate Practitioner; however supervision may be remote or indirect.
To work alone, taking responsibility for well-defined routine clinical and non-clinical duties delegated by the registered practitioner including defined clinical or therapeutic interventions within the limit of competence.
To provide support to the nursing team working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing positively to the delivery of high quality compassionate care.
To uphold the fundamental standards of safety and quality always putting the patients first and protecting them from harm
Main duties of the job
You will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of the highest standard of quality care to our patients, working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Your role will include a wide range of tasks, from providing personal care to undertaking clinical observations.
You will be required to follow rigorous policies such as infection control and manual handling policies. In addition you will be providing emotional and practical support to patient & their families.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Details
Date posted
16 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pro rata/per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
225-DIV2-7155883
Job locations
NEW CROSS HOSPITAL
Ward C26- Respiratory
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Assist registered nurses/health care professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic patient care. Work will be guided by standard operating procedures, protocols, systems of work and policies.
Ensure that consent is obtained prior to delivering all aspects of patient care.
Involve relatives / carers in the delivery of care interacting with them helpfully and in a friendly manner providing information as appropriate
Ensure care is delivered with compassion and respect to all patients.
Work with the multi-disciplinary team, and contribute to the prevention of patient harm by participating in risk assessments e.g. pressure ulcer development, falls, nutrition etc.
Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times and protect confidential information
Assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/health care professional.
Safely and accurately measure and record patients physiological observations e.g. pulse, respirations, blood pressure and temperature, escalating and reporting to the registered nurse/health care professional responsible for the patients care.
Safely and accurately measure and record blood glucose levels, reporting to the registered nurse / health care professional responsible for the patients care.
Accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record informing the registered nurse to whom you have been delegated care, of your actions.
Safely and accurately undertake urinalysis, record the results, and report to the registered nurse or doctor accountable for the patients care.
Safely obtain samples (blood, urine, stool, sputum, etc.) in accordance with Infection Prevention policies, guidelines and clinical practices, ensuring accurate completion and verification of patient information.
Safely transport samples to the laboratories in a timely and professional manner.
Respond to patient questions and report back to assist in patient care evaluation
Ensure that appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment are used when manual handling.
Report back any relevant information to the registered nurse accountable for the patients care.
Make the care of people your first concern, ensuring the patient has a positive experience whilst in your care
Answer the telephone in a courteous and professional manner, accurately taking messages and informing the relevant person(s).
Respond appropriately to patient concerns and questions raised escalating to the accountable registered nurse / health care professional for the patient.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety and healthcare associated infection prevention.
Ensure clinical areas are appropriately stocked against agreed levels, including storage areas and medical equipment.
Comply with Health and Safety Regulations and to report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards / unsafe equipment to the nurse in charge / registered practitioner immediately, utilising the incident reporting system.
Act in a courteous and helpful manner at all times ensuring practical delivery of compassionate care respecting others, including the care of deceased patients and their families
Maintain professional carer behaviour at all times as an employee of the Trust and therefore representative of our values and beliefs including the objectives of the Trust
Work towards healthcare support workers registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council as and when this is established.
Ensure your practice is supervised by a registered nurse health care professional / who remains accountable for the delivery of care.
Demonstrate self-directed development and practice
To attend mandatory training and such courses / lectures / in-service training, as indicated by the needs of the service and own personal development, as indicated at appraisal and within personal development plan (PDP).
To be familiar with, and comply with all appropriate Trust policies and procedures.
At all times maintain a professional image and comply with the Trusts Dress Code Policy.
At all times act in a professional manner, to uphold the reputation of the profession and the organisation.
To undertake any other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the service within the limitations of the grade for the post
Job responsibilities
Assist registered nurses/health care professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic patient care. Work will be guided by standard operating procedures, protocols, systems of work and policies.
Ensure that consent is obtained prior to delivering all aspects of patient care.
Involve relatives / carers in the delivery of care interacting with them helpfully and in a friendly manner providing information as appropriate
Ensure care is delivered with compassion and respect to all patients.
Work with the multi-disciplinary team, and contribute to the prevention of patient harm by participating in risk assessments e.g. pressure ulcer development, falls, nutrition etc.
Ensure privacy and dignity are maintained at all times and protect confidential information
Assist patients with all care as delegated by the registered nurse/health care professional.
Safely and accurately measure and record patients physiological observations e.g. pulse, respirations, blood pressure and temperature, escalating and reporting to the registered nurse/health care professional responsible for the patients care.
Safely and accurately measure and record blood glucose levels, reporting to the registered nurse / health care professional responsible for the patients care.
Accurately document any observations and care provided in the appropriate record informing the registered nurse to whom you have been delegated care, of your actions.
Safely and accurately undertake urinalysis, record the results, and report to the registered nurse or doctor accountable for the patients care.
Safely obtain samples (blood, urine, stool, sputum, etc.) in accordance with Infection Prevention policies, guidelines and clinical practices, ensuring accurate completion and verification of patient information.
Safely transport samples to the laboratories in a timely and professional manner.
Respond to patient questions and report back to assist in patient care evaluation
Ensure that appropriate moving and handling techniques and equipment are used when manual handling.
Report back any relevant information to the registered nurse accountable for the patients care.
Make the care of people your first concern, ensuring the patient has a positive experience whilst in your care
Answer the telephone in a courteous and professional manner, accurately taking messages and informing the relevant person(s).
Respond appropriately to patient concerns and questions raised escalating to the accountable registered nurse / health care professional for the patient.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety and healthcare associated infection prevention.
Ensure clinical areas are appropriately stocked against agreed levels, including storage areas and medical equipment.
Comply with Health and Safety Regulations and to report accidents / untoward incidents / hazards / unsafe equipment to the nurse in charge / registered practitioner immediately, utilising the incident reporting system.
Act in a courteous and helpful manner at all times ensuring practical delivery of compassionate care respecting others, including the care of deceased patients and their families
Maintain professional carer behaviour at all times as an employee of the Trust and therefore representative of our values and beliefs including the objectives of the Trust
Work towards healthcare support workers registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council as and when this is established.
Ensure your practice is supervised by a registered nurse health care professional / who remains accountable for the delivery of care.
Demonstrate self-directed development and practice
To attend mandatory training and such courses / lectures / in-service training, as indicated by the needs of the service and own personal development, as indicated at appraisal and within personal development plan (PDP).
To be familiar with, and comply with all appropriate Trust policies and procedures.
At all times maintain a professional image and comply with the Trusts Dress Code Policy.
At all times act in a professional manner, to uphold the reputation of the profession and the organisation.
To undertake any other duties as may be required to meet the needs of the service within the limitations of the grade for the post
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifcations
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
Qualifcations
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
NEW CROSS HOSPITAL
Ward C26- Respiratory
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
NEW CROSS HOSPITAL
Ward C26- Respiratory
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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