Bank Health Care Support Worker -Bronllys

Job overview

SPONSORSHIP/VISA

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship or if they do not hold the correct Visa is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed

The post holder will work as part of a team of ward-based nursing staff and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and nondirected care for the benefit of the patient and will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.  Work within core competency framework and expected to deliver a range of basic nursing duties to patients linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice. Required to carry out a range of assigned tasks, participating in the delivery of basic nursing duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a ward-based team assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.

Assist in the adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Participate in food monitoring and complete documentation accurately.

Assist in ensuring that the ward area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with Health Board Policies.

Communicate daily with patients and relatives, ward staff and ward visitors, ensuring a polite, respectful, and courteous manner.

Communicate effectively with patients, negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome any barriers to understanding, e.g., blind or deaf patients, those with speech difficulties.

Use effective communication skills within the ward/department and with all members of the team, patients, relatives, and personnel from other departments.

Be expected to attend and participate in ward meetings.

Undertake basic nursing duties, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following a period of training and on completion of core competencies.

Undertake care in accordance with the standards of care set out in the Fundamentals of Care.

Assist in the movement and transfer of patients, using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximize the safety of staff and patients, in accordance with the patient’s individual care plan.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.