Carry out a range of practical and clinical skills which include:
Taking and recording accurately observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate, weight, blood glucose, MUST score
Recognise and report any abnormalities to the registered nurse.
Provide essential patient care for the patient including clothing, personal hygiene and change of catheter bags
To be able to assist patients with mobility.
General duties including answering the telephone and taking messages, chaperoning patients, escorting patients and running errands.
Provide compassionate care for patients ensuring their hygiene and nutritional needs are met, which may include assistance with eating and drinking and mouthcare.
Help patient with their toileting requirements.
Assisting the Registered nurse with admissions and discharges by completing property checklists and bed cleaning upon patient discharge
You will have a responsibility to keep yourself and colleagues safe at all times. To do this, it is essential you are up to date with manual handling training, conflict resolution training, dementia care training and other relevant health and safety training.
As a member of the Gallery ward 2 team you will contribute to ensuring the environment is clean, tidy, clutter free and welcoming.
Ad hoc duties which will be delegated to you within the scope of your role and in accordance with the excellent team Spirit on Gallery Ward 2 and the drive to deliver excellent care to our patients.
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Please see the attached personal specification and job description for more information about the job posted.
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