Trosolwg o'r swydd

Freedom to act

·            Organises own work tasks day to day, practicing in line with Trust policies and procedures at all times, using own initiative when appropriate.

·            Through the appraisal system, ensures own training needs are identified and mandatory training is kept up to date in conjunction with the Ward Manager.

·            Will act as an associate link nursing assistant for a particular area of practice and feedback information/developments to colleagues.

·            Takes part in education and training programmes appropriately.

Working conditions

·            Ensures that the ward/department is clean by making regular checks and cleaning when required to maintain a high standard and reports findings to senior staff.

·            Frequently exposed to unpleasant conditions within the clinical areas for example foul linen and bodily fluids.

·            Exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Key attitudes and behaviours

• Collaborative

·       Good communication

·       Caring and compassionate

·       Responds positively and acts promptly

·       Foster positive relationships with multi-disciplinary team

Acts as a role model

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

Communication and relationships

·       Liaises with members of the team within the ward 9/department, to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently

·       Updates registered staff in a timely manner of any deterioration of the patient’s clinical condition.

·       Maintains confidentiality throughout all communication.

·       Maintains effective communications between patients, 

·       Welcoming patients and their relatives to the ward/department.

·       supporting and demonstrating 1:1/enhanced care supervision using tact and empathy, supporting communication.

·       Supports registered nursing staff by carrying out accurate record keeping, always taking and relaying verbal and written messages promptly and respecting confidentiality.

·       Attends staff meetings, 

·       Reports complaints or concerns to the Nurse in charge/shift leader.

·       Acts as an ambassador/role model for the organisation.

·       Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues.

Knowledge

·       Is aware of local policies and initiatives which impact on patient and nursing care

·       Knows how to access Trust policies and procedures. 

·       Mentors/Supports new members of the nursing assistant workforce after 12 months of service

·       To participate in ongoing training relevant to the scope of the role ·       Participate in annual staff appraisal staff development and in-

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.