- Location LATIMER ROAD,HEADINGTON,OXFORD, OX3 7PF,United Kingdom
Contact information
- Contact Name Shelley/Arooj
- Contact Phone 01865228800
Description
Auxiliary Nurse – St Luke’s Hospital
St Luke’s Hospital provides specialist rehabilitation, long-stay, respite and palliative care in a supportive and welcoming environment. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that promotes comfort, dignity, independence and quality of life.
We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic Auxiliary Nurse to join the team at St Luke’s Hospital. Working under the direction of senior nursing staff, you will help deliver safe, respectful and person-centred care while supporting patients and residents with their daily needs and contributing to a welcoming, well-organised ward environment.
There are full-time and part-time posts available.
Key Responsibilities
- Support senior nursing staff in providing and maintaining a high standard of care.
- Protect each patient’s privacy, dignity, comfort and individual needs.
- Contribute to care planning and complete daily records accurately, as instructed.
- Observe patients and report any changes in their condition promptly to the nurse in charge.
- Help maintain a safe, clean and tidy ward environment, including cupboards and sluice areas.
- Welcome and direct visitors appropriately, and refer enquiries and telephone calls promptly to the nurse in charge.
- Escort patients to other wards or hospitals when required.
- Support other wards when clinical needs or staffing levels require it.
- Encourage and take part in patient activities where appropriate.
- Report incidents, accidents and unsafe equipment immediately, and assist with the relevant documentation.
- Use equipment safely and in accordance with training and local procedures.
- Following appropriate training, support registered nurses with the administration of medication.
Patient Care and Ward Duties
- Make and change beds, helping to keep patient rooms clean, comfortable and tidy.
- Support patients with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing and other activities of daily living.
- Provide skin care and help prevent pressure damage through appropriate repositioning and the safe use of mechanical aids.
- Respond sensitively to patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
- Assist with bedpans, urinals and commodes, and collect urine, faeces and sputum specimens as directed.
- Clean and maintain patient equipment, including wheelchairs, hearing aids and spectacles.
- Help patients prepare for meals and provide assistance with eating and drinking when required, taking account of swallowing difficulties and dietary needs.
- Support patient admissions and discharges, including the safe care of clothing and personal property.
- Provide respectful support in the care of dying patients and assist with last offices.
- Record fluid intake, output and patient weight accurately, in line with MUST guidance.
- Attend required training, staff meetings and team discussions.
Requirements
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- At least one year’s experience in a healthcare setting.
- Availability to work shifts across a seven-day rota.
- Flexibility to rotate between shifts and wards if required.
- A compassionate, respectful and reliable approach to patient care.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, dignity and ongoing training.
What We Offer and Why Work With Us
St Luke’s is an exciting place to work, with planned changes and service developments creating opportunities for you to contribute ideas, get involved and help shape the future of our care. You will join friendly, caring and supportive teams who work together to make a positive difference every day. Our strong sense of community means colleagues feel valued and part of something meaningful.
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