Job Description
Job summary We would welcome applicants who are keen to make a difference and join the dedicated team on Ward is a 33 bedded, busy medical ward with specialities in gastroenterology and cardiology. The ward also incorporates the 11 bedded inpatient oncology/haematology areGold Standard accredited ward for providinghigh standards of care for our end of life patientsand take pride in our designated maple suite Our team pride themselves on exceeding the expectations of our patients and their families and you can be assured of our commitment to your personal and professional development. A full preceptorship package is available to support your newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment. Main duties of the job Support the patient with personal care, nutrition and fluid management.Report to and support the registered nurse.Ensure the environment is kept clean and tidy.Follow the infection prevention guidance. About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website Person Specification Experience Essential Worked in a care setting experience with manual handling of patients Desirable worked in a Hospital environment Education and Qualification Essential Completion of NHS care certificate or equivalent relevant experience to level 3 Desirable IT qualification Skills ability and knowledge Essential Knowledge of personal care and related procedures able to maintain accurate patients records able to work on own initiative with limited supervision, as awell as part of a team communicate effectively and report changes in patients conditions Desirable able to deliver a range of clinical care duties, clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, ECGs, simple wound dressings