Twelve-month fixed-term maternity cover on Ward B2 Hip Suite in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Russells Hall Hospital, for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. Care is delegated by registered practitioners under their direct or indirect supervision, with input into the care environment and quality initiatives. Hours are 24 a week on shifts covering a 24-hour service, with flexibility across the wider health economy. Healthcare experience and a Care Certificate, or ability to complete it within 12 weeks, are needed.
What the job involves
- Provide care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner, after completing specific competencies
- Work as an integral member of the ward team under direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner
- Contribute to maintaining the care environment and quality initiatives that enhance patient care
- Ensure practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies
- Uphold privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues
Qualifications
- Maths and English at GCSE grade A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
- QCF/NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare, or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
- Care Certificate, or ability to complete it within 12 weeks of starting
Experience
- Experience in a healthcare environment
Skills & knowledge
- Delegated clinical care: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose, urinalysis, wound observations, cannula and catheter removal
- Assessing patient condition through observation and test results, patient comfort, and instigating emergency procedures
- Manual handling of patients (toileting, bathing, turning), equipment and stores, with frequent moderate to intense physical effort
- Recognising limits of knowledge and competence, understanding own role in the team, and being prepared to undergo further training
- Using and updating IT systems with patient information
- Effective verbal, legible written and non-verbal communication, with compassion and respect for patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team
Other
- Regular contact with bodily fluids during interventions or treatments
- Participation in flexible work patterns and shift working to provide a 24-hour service
- Flexibility to work across the health economy
- Positive, enthusiastic and courteous approach to work
- Providing safe, caring and effective services in line with Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility, and commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace
Providing safe, caring and effective services in line with Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility, and commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace
Nice to have
- Food Handling Certificate
What’s offered
- Flexible working options under the NHS People Promise
- Support for a healthy work-life balance and reasonable adjustments where possible
- Learning and development through the Learning & OD Team, including communication, wellbeing, team development and cultural competency
- Encouragement to develop skills and knowledge for personal and service development needs
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