Job summary
The Trust provides acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Gloucestershire Hospitals is the major provider of secondary care services in the area.
Ward 2B is very proud of the service we provide. We specialise in Head and Neck. We aim to maintain high quality care by continuing to employ motivated and enthusiastic healthcare assistants who will work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of care to acutely ill patients and their families.
Working on 2B is interesting, challenging and rewarding where there is always an opportunity to enhance knowledge and clinical skills, as well as deliver fundamental aspects of nursing care.
Main duties of the job
While it is desirable that candidates have at least 6-12 months recent care experience, is not essential, and training can absolutely be provided for the right candidates, so if you have the qualities we're looking for and share our values, please do still apply. You will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of the highest standard of quality care to our patients, working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. Your role will include a wide range of tasks, from providing personal care to undertaking clinical observations.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff. We are also committed to training and developing you to be the best you can be and offer you a rewarding career.
The Head and Neck service of Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust includes Ward 2B, in patient ward, ENT OPD, OMF OPD and Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist. Ward 2B cares for a variety of surgical patients under the service of ENT and OMF.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of high quality care
- To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
- To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so is restricted.
- Maintain discretion and understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care
- Perform and record clinical observations
- Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.
- Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the nurse in charge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Basic Life Support
- Care Certificate
Experience
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare Assistant acute NHS experience
- Previous experience in relevant specialty
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and team work skills
- Demonstrates high standards of fundamental care
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable
- Contribute to good record keeping using the Trusts electronic and paper methods
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN