Nursing Associate Outpatients, KTC
2 months ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our dynamic outpatient team. We are based at Kidderminster Treatment Centre and cover a wide range of specialities including Trauma & Orthopaedic, Vascular, Gynaecology, Dermatology and many more. In our department, no day is ever the same.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who is reliable, flexible, compassionate and approachable to deliver a high standard of care. We pride ourselves on incorporating the Trusts 4ward behaviours to provide safe and effective care for all patients attending our department.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously in clinics and assist multi-disciplinary team members.
To work within your own limitations.
To maintain up to date knowledge and skills in accordance with NMC requirements.
Chaperoning.
Supervising junior staff and student nurses.
To rotate around a variety of clinical specialities.
Aseptic technique
Wound care
Venepuncture
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best peopleBetter never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Toensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights in the delivery of ahigh standard of patient care.
Tocontribute to the prevention and control of infection by monitoring andrecording any issues
Tocomply with Trust Policies and Regulations and attend mandatory training.
Toassist in maintaining own and others Health, Safety and Security in theworkplace for self and others.
Toact as champion where appropriate and as requested for areas such as ManualHandling, Tissue Viability, Infection Prevention & Control and Nutrition,and falls prevention.
Toundertake a range of duties without direct supervision but will be required toreport back on those delegated duties to a Registered nurse.
Performand maintain area specific and generic competencies in line with core standardswithout direct support from a Registered Nurse.
Performand record Blood Glucose levels utilising blood glucose monitoring equipment;perform and record urine testing as per Trust Procedure, reporting any concernsto the Registered Nurse on duty.
Performpatient assessment, implement and evaluate individual care plans, utilisingnursing models, using practical and theoretical knowledge.
Demonstrateability to plan and deliver high standards of care.
Measure,monitor and record the following vital signs as requested:
Temperature,Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration Rate, Blood Glucose
OxygenSaturation
RecordECG Single Channel/Multi Channel
NationalEarly Warning Score
Takethe appropriate action in response to the patients vital signs in accordancewith the Trust National Early Warning Score system (NEWS).
Identifyand report to a Registered Nurse clinical risk issues that impact on thepatients /clients health or social care needs.
Followingappropriate training and competency assessment, carry out the following:
oVenepuncture
oCarryout care for the acutely ill patient
oPerformelectrocardiograph (ECG) procedures, record and report
oRemovalof Clips and Sutures
oUndertake complex dressings.
Recordand monitor relevant patient data accurately, and ensuring it is timely andlegible, and ensure that documentation is in line with Trust policy.
Escalateany safeguarding concerns identified to the Registered Nurse and follow Trustpolicies and guidelines in terms of on-going management, escalation and care.
Maintainexcellent communication with patients and relatives.
Demonstratea variety of communication skills for patients and relatives who have specialneeds.
Demonstrateexcellent customer care skills as a role model to others.
Recogniseand be able to respond to aggressive behaviour, and utilise de-escalationtechniques.
Assistwith ward/department administration as necessary to promote a consistentapproach to care delivery of the highest standard monitoring stock levels,preparing notes, relevant charts, communicating messages, obtaining results.
Ensurethat correct procedures are followed in the event of an incident or accidentinvolving patients or staff.
Tobe responsible for own practice.
Maintainresponsibility for the identification of own continuing educational needs anddevelopment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Foundation Degree Nursing Associate Registration with the NMC as a nursing associate
Desirable
. Venepuncture
Experience
Essential
Band 4 experience within an outpatient setting. Advanced communication skills Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
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