Auxiliary Nurse in Huddersfield

To work as a member of The Kirkwood's In-Patient Unit team, assisting nursing staff to provide a high standard of direct nursing care to patients and their families.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide a nursing support role within a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
• Effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and colleagues to help maintain patient wellbeing and comfort.
• Have experience working in a caring environment, which could come from working in people's homes, care homes, or clinical settings.
• Hold NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
• Work effectively in a varied team to ensure care is carried out effectively and efficiently while maintaining a caring, compassionate approach.

Role Summary:

• Assist nursing staff to provide a high standard of direct nursing care to patients and their families.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Carry out nursing care in accordance with hospice policy, individual care plans, and patient wishes.
• Work with the multidisciplinary team to achieve a high standard of care for patients and their families.
• Develop good communications with the patient and their family, passing on all relevant information to the Primary Nurse / Nurse in Charge.
• Inform the Primary Nurse / Nurse in Charge of any change in the patient's condition.
• Liaise with other hospice staff as necessary to maintain the comfort and well-being of the patient.
• Respect the privacy and dignity of the patient at all times.
• Accurately communicate telephone messages to or from the Primary Nurse / Senior Staff Nurse.
• Adhere to agreed procedures for the care and custody of patients' valuables and property.
• Escort patients as requested by the Primary Nurse / Nurse in Charge.
• Exercise care and economy in the use and maintenance of hospice property and equipment.
• Be involved in verbal and written reports under the supervision of the Primary Nurse.
• Relay queries or concerns of any visitor to the Primary Nurse / Nurse in Charge.
• Respect confidentiality regarding all patient and hospice information.
• Assist with the promotion of good staff morale, giving support and help to others as appropriate.
• Participate in annual appraisal as per The Kirkwood's policy.
• Participate in surveys or audits as required.
• Report all accidents, incidents, hazards, or complaints to the nurse in charge.
• Maintain general tidiness throughout the bed area.
• Attend staff meetings and discussion groups.
• Attend study days or educational visits to meet identified personal and professional development needs.

Other Responsibilities:

• Work in accordance with the values of The Kirkwood.
• Participate in The Kirkwood's performance and development review process.
• Undertake any other duties required by The Kirkwood's Management team commensurate with the post.
• Undertake annual mandatory training provided by The Kirkwood.
• Maintain complete confidentiality as a condition of employment.
• Respect the ethos and values of The Kirkwood and its services and comply with its policies, procedures, and regulations.

Person Specification:

Experience:

• Experience of working in a caring environment.
• Experience of working in a hospice environment.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to participate in education and training provided by The Kirkwood.
• Ability to work in line with information governance requirements.
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Aware of the impact of loss and bereavement on self and others.
• Caring and empathetic approach.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Belief in, and ability to work with, The Kirkwood's ethos and values.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,850 a year pro-rata for part-time staff.