Please note: This role may require weekend shifts.
- Assist the patient to dress if appropriate.
- Under indirect supervision take and record the patient’s observations as required and record on patient record inform the clinician if results are not within the normal parameters.
- Report physical and psychological changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse, ensuring pain and distress are acted on promptly.
- Accurately record information as prescribed on the patients’ care plan if required.
- To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues and escalate any concerns to the nurse in charge.
- To ensure the effective running of the outpatient department assisting with any needs of clinics, medical staff and nurse specialists.
- To be trained in the Colposcopy clinic chaperoning, assisting in clinic, ensuring adequate stock is available and to ensure the service runs effectively by supporting the relevant practitioners
- To be trained in the Hysteroscopy clinic chaperoning, assisting in clinic, ensuring adequate stock is available and to ensure the service runs effectively by supporting the relevant practitioners.
- To assist the Registered Nurse caring for patients who are undergoing a trial without a catheter and attend to any needs specific to the patient.
- To assist with the Termination of Pregnancy service and provide any duties that pertains to the patient group
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Housekeeping and Environmental Care
- Ensure the environment is clean, comfortable, safe, and welcoming to patients, relatives and all health care professionals.
- Supervise and share responsibility for the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinic and stock control.
- Keep all storage areas clean, tidy and in good order
- Report any faulty or broken equipment to the Senior Sister, label appropriately and send to relevant department.
- Deliver specimens, test requests, notes or any charts as requested.
- Escort patients to other departments as and when requested to do so.
- Promote and ensure safe handling of valuables and patients property as per Trust policy.
- Ensuring that all clinical areas are adequately stocked and any required stock are in date.
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