Special School Children's Nurse

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Whittington Health NHS Trust Full time

Job overview

The Theatre Health Care Assistant is a member of the theatre team appointed to support Registered Nurses in the delivery of direct patient care. The post holder will undertake a range of activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, having been assessed and deemed competent in the activities required. The post holder may be required to work anywhere within Main and Day Treatment Theatres.

It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all of the duties listed in the main duty section below. The duties will vary from speciality to speciality and they may carry out other similar duties in support of the theatre environment that are not listed. No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training.

Main duties of the job

Support the registered nurse in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received in Main and Day Treatment Theatres, Interventional radiology area and Recovery. Provide and maintain a high standard of total patient care at all times, ensuring the dignity and self-esteem of the patient is preserved To effectively communicate with the nursing team and members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will embrace the philosophy of the multi-disciplinary team and take steps to ensure such working relationships are fostered at every opportunity.

Assisting the Nurse to summon help and collect equipment in an emergency situation and be able to carry out basic life support.

Working for our organisation

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Support the registered nurse in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received in Main and Day Treatment Theatres, Interventional radiology area and Recovery. Provide and maintain a high standard of total patient care at all times, ensuring the dignity and self-esteem of the patient is preserved To effectively communicate with the nursing team and members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will embrace the philosophy of the multi-disciplinary team and take steps to ensure such working relationships are fostered at every opportunity. Assisting the Nurse to summon help and collect equipment in an emergency situation and be able to carry out basic life support. Assisting with the pre/peri/post anaesthetic/operative care of patients undergoing interventional and surgical procedures. Assist the Registered Nurse/Theatre Team in the moving, handling and positioning of patients to meet clinical need, adhering to the Trust Moving and Handling policy at all times Ensure that all equipment is maintained in safe working order, demonstrate a thorough understanding of how to use the equipment safely and effectively and reporting any maintenance required to the appropriate department for repair.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

•NVQ2 or equivalent experience •Key skills level 1 in literacy and numeracy

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

•Communicates clearly in writing, verbally, electronically and on the telephone •Able to prioritise •Able to plan their own work •Moving and handling of patients •Hand hygiene

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

•Demonstrable experience in a healthcare setting •Demonstrable experience of working in a theatres setting •Team working •Caring for adults and children •Understands the importance of patient confidentiality •Understands the importance of privacy and dignity •Understanding of health and safety issues •Understanding of stock control

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

•Demonstrates a caring disposition •Flexibility •Punctual

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies , procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:

Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures. Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing. Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines. Participate in required training and supervision. Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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