Ward Assistant

7 months ago


Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

The orderly will work as an integral part of the ward team and will work closely with support service departments. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment

To maintain a clean and tidy environment to enhance patient care.

Aid the nutritional/dietary needs of patients where appropriate:
To participate with other members of the team to maintain cleanliness and safety of the clinical environment, including the basic equipment, beds and lockers for patient use and the preparation of the clinical and non-clinical environment in advance of clinical procedures being carried out.

Maintain the daily and weekly cleaning activities as listed in the ward cleaning Diary

De-clutter ward area

To assist in the transfer of patients to receiving wards

Assist in the receipt and security of patient property including the completion of patient property records as agreed in protocols

The collection and transfer to pharmacy for medications, prescriptions and TPN

To assist in the receiving and distribution of ward/department stock. Have a full knowledge of parameters of stock level

To perform clerical duties as designated by the ward manager

To maintain the Confidentiality policy of the Trust and matters relating to the unit

Contribute to the Health and Safety of the hospital environment and all those who use its facilities

Advise the person in charge of any untoward incidents or problems relating to patients in the environment

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this position.


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