This post sits on the eight-bed Elton Rehabilitation Unit, which supports patients stepping down from acute care on Discharge to Assess pathway 2. The role centres on routine care and health tasks in agreed care plans, such as observations, blood glucose checks and simple dressings, delivered under a registered nurse. Shifts are 11.5 hours, with a minimum of two a week, within a multi-disciplinary team. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Carry out routine care and health tasks set out in agreed care plans, as directed by the registered nurse
- Deliver clinical care, including observations, blood glucose monitoring and simple dressings, under delegation and guidance of a registered nurse
- Provide personal and nursing care and practical support to help service users recover or maintain their independence
- Provide holistic, person-centred care to service users of all ages across a variety of settings
- Support registered nurses in delivering safe and seamless holistic care, within your scope of practice and competence
- Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team with nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards it
Experience
- Experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting
Skills & knowledge
- Able to work without direct supervision, as agreed within the team
- Able to prioritise tasks
- Able to communicate clearly with service users who have varied communication needs or cultural backgrounds
- Able to keep succinct and accurate patient records, in writing and electronically
Nice to have
- Recent relevant experience in a community or hospital setting
What’s offered
- Agenda for Change salary
- Full NHS benefits
- 27+ days' annual leave
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- Development opportunities for colleagues and apprentices
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
