Day Surgery Ward Nursing Assistant

1 week ago

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To assist in direct, and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered practitioner. To support the clinical team in ward/department related duties as directed by the registered practitioner. To take all possible steps to safeguard the welfare of patients, visitors and staff according to Trust/Departmental risk management policies/procedures. Assist in the delivery of a high standard of patient care, as directed in the individual's care plan, observing and reporting specific changes to qualified staff, and documenting care given. Assisting in the care of surgical patients, during the pre and post-operative period by supporting the multidisciplinary team. To ensure communication between all clients and staff is of the required level of accuracy, both verbal and written. (Those who require care certificate and competencies will be paid at band 2 until this is achieved). Assisting with planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of adult, and paediatric patients undergoing general and local anaesthetic procedures. Liaises with members of the multidisciplinary team for delivery of care pre and post discharge from the unit, and organises the time and equipment to enable the safe delivery of care. Discharges patients on agreed local anaesthetic lists following competency guidelines. Instruct and demonstrate procedures to patients and/or relatives, evaluate instruction and seek advice if required. Assist team to evaluate quality of care given. Temperature Pulse Respiration Blood Pressure Peak Flows Weight and Girth Mews Oxygen saturation Phlebotomy (on completion of competency) Blood glucose measurement Recording of ECGs Use assessment tools to document pain Provide assistance with medications Patient Transfers Obtain specimens as requested and carry out relevant investigations, e.g. urinalysis and document the results, reporting them to qualified staff as necessary. Adhere to the basic principles of infection control demonstrating effective hand hygiene and awareness of potential cross infection. #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? #J-18808-Ljbffr

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