Clinical Support Worker - General Medicine- Ward 24 inWirral inWirral PUBLISHED 19 DEC 2023

Band 2 PERMANENT

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust r2yTmXYG

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Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker - General Medicine- Ward 24- Arrowe Park Hospital.

We are looking for a hardworking enthusiastic individual to join our team of clinical Nursing Support workers on Ward 24. Ward 24 is a 23 bedded, mixed gender, general medicine ward.

Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care
Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium
Prioritising own workload
Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations
Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate
Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual
Undertake some clerical duties such as filing
Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly
Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property
Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines
Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care
Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required
Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrit
Document when appropriate, position changes within Wirral Millennium and inform nurse in charge of any patient discomfort in a timely manner
Use Trust processes (SBAR handover and Nutritional Board) to identify patients that can safely drink fluids

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker - General Medicine- Ward 24- Arrowe Park Hospital.

We are looking for a hardworking enthusiastic individual to join our team of clinical Nursing Support workers on Ward 24. Ward 24 is a 23 bedded, mixed gender, general medicine ward.

Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care
Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team
Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium
Prioritising own workload
Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations
Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate
Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual
Undertake some clerical duties such as filing
Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly
Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property
Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines
Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care
Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required
Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrit
Document when appropriate, position changes within Wirral Millennium and inform nurse in charge of any patient discomfort in a timely manner
Use Trust processes (SBAR handover and Nutritional Board) to identify patients that can safely drink fluids