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To complete unit competencies to enable one to perform within the role.
Job summaryAre you a motivated person passionate about patient care?
Are you interested in working in an exciting and dynamic environment?
We are looking to recruit a motivated person to become part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team, contributing to the effective quality care of our patients and their families in a busy Neuro Trauma Critical Care Unit. We are a dynamic team of nursing and support staff, who are proud to deliver high quality care to our patients within the OUH NHS Foundation Trust.
The Neuroscience Critical Care Unit is a busy Multi-Trauma Critical Care Centre located in a purpose built facility at the John Radcliffe Hospital. We are a friendly forward thinking team with a strong commitment to professional development. We know the importance of providing exceptional patient care in such a fast-paced, vibrant environment. We are looking to recruit motivated staff with a desire to develop a career within the critical care environment. We are dedicated in the provision of ongoing support and professional development.
You will assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of planned health care to Level 2 and 3 patients maintaining patient privacy and dignity. You will ensure that the unit is well maintained, stocked and tidy while adhering to health and safety policies.
If you are a hardworking, reliable and flexible person please apply.
Previous experience would be an advantage but not essential.
Main duties of the jobOVERALL OBJECTIVES:
- To contribute to the efficient running of the clinical area
- To assist qualified members of the department with the delivery of planned healthcare
- To complete unit competencies to enable one to perform within the role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Efficient Running of the Unit
- Maintain an environment which is clean, tidy and well stocked, including bed spaces, sluices and clinical areas
- Check, clean and stock equipment in use within the clinical area
- Strip, clean and reassemble necessary equipment within the clinical area
- Collect, deliver and restock necessary supplies for the clinical area+
Assist in the Delivery of Effective Health Care
- Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care
- Under direct supervision assist with turning and moving patients
- Under direct supervision assist with patient hygiene
- Under direct supervision assist with feeding patients
- Following completion of competencies, undertake specific clinical interventions
- On completion of advance skills training and competencies, set up specific pieces of equipment used in the Intensive Care Unit
About usThe Neuroscience Critical Care Unit is a busy Multi-Trauma Critical Care Centre located in a purpose built facility at the John Radcliffe Hospital. We are a friendly forward thinking team with a strong commitment to professional development. We know the importance of providing exceptional patient care in such a fast-paced, vibrant environment. We are looking to recruit motivated staff with a desire to develop a career within the critical care environment. We are dedicated in the provision of ongoing support and professional development.
Job description Job responsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Efficient Running of the Unit
- Maintain an environment which is clean, tidy and well stocked, including bed spaces, sluices and clinical areas
- Check, clean and stock equipment in use within the clinical area
- Strip, clean and reassemble necessary equipment within the clinical area
- Collect, deliver and restock necessary supplies for the clinical area+
Assist in the Delivery of Effective Health Care
- Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care
- Under direct supervision assist with turning and moving patients
- Under direct supervision assist with patient hygiene
- Under direct supervision assist with feeding patients
- Following completion of competencies, undertake specific clinical interventions
- On completion of advance skills training and competencies, set up specific pieces of equipment used in the Intensive Care Unit
Health and Safety
-
- Contribute and assist with all measures that will ensure safety and security of the environment at work for patients, visitors and staff
- Undertake annual statutory and mandatory training, including those pertinent to the unit, for example Major Incident Procedures
Personal Responsibilities
-
- To attend work promptly, wearing the correct uniform in accordance with the Trust Uniform Policy
- To be aware of and take responsibility for self-restoring, annual leave, notifying staff of sickness and absence, in accordance with the unit policies
- Promote peoples equality and support their rights, choices and personal beliefs
- To work within ones own limitations and be confident in communicating these limitations to the staff on the unit
- To work effectively as part of the team, maintaining a good working atmosphere with staff within the unit, supporting new starters
- Able to work independently, prioritising workload and work in a manner that is adaptable and flexible in this environment, which has ever changing demands
- To take responsibility for ones own development, seeking opportunities to learn, showing motivation and enthusiasm for new learning opportunities
- Be proactive in the appraisal process, negotiating developing opportunities within the unit
- To communicate effectively with all the staff, visitors and patients via the telephone and in person in a manner that is respectful, helpful and appropriate, maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Promote equal opportunities for staff and patients to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on grounds of sex, race, marital status, religion, colour, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin or sexual orientation
Job description
Job responsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Efficient Running of the Unit
- Maintain an environment which is clean, tidy and well stocked, including bed spaces, sluices and clinical areas
- Check, clean and stock equipment in use within the clinical area
- Strip, clean and reassemble necessary equipment within the clinical area
- Collect, deliver and restock necessary supplies for the clinical area+
Assist in the Delivery of Effective Health Care
- Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care
- Under direct supervision assist with turning and moving patients
- Under direct supervision assist with patient hygiene
- Under direct supervision assist with feeding patients
- Following completion of competencies, undertake specific clinical interventions
- On completion of advance skills training and competencies, set up specific pieces of equipment used in the Intensive Care Unit
Health and Safety
-
- Contribute and assist with all measures that will ensure safety and security of the environment at work for patients, visitors and staff
- Undertake annual statutory and mandatory training, including those pertinent to the unit, for example Major Incident Procedures
Personal Responsibilities
-
- To attend work promptly, wearing the correct uniform in accordance with the Trust Uniform Policy
- To be aware of and take responsibility for self-restoring, annual leave, notifying staff of sickness and absence, in accordance with the unit policies
- Promote peoples equality and support their rights, choices and personal beliefs
- To work within ones own limitations and be confident in communicating these limitations to the staff on the unit
- To work effectively as part of the team, maintaining a good working atmosphere with staff within the unit, supporting new starters
- Able to work independently, prioritising workload and work in a manner that is adaptable and flexible in this environment, which has ever changing demands
- To take responsibility for ones own development, seeking opportunities to learn, showing motivation and enthusiasm for new learning opportunities
- Be proactive in the appraisal process, negotiating developing opportunities within the unit
- To communicate effectively with all the staff, visitors and patients via the telephone and in person in a manner that is respectful, helpful and appropriate, maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Promote equal opportunities for staff and patients to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on grounds of sex, race, marital status, religion, colour, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin or sexual orientation
Person Specification Essential Essential - Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable not added Essential - Rejected
- interview Reserve
- Interview
Essential Essential - Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development.
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to undertake the unit competency programme to enable them to undertake the role effectively.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a support worker in a hospital environment.
- Supportive of staff, patients and relatives.
- Maturity to deal with potentially distressing circumstances.
Person Specification
Essential Essential - Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable not added Essential - Rejected
- interview Reserve
- Interview
Essential Essential - Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development.
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to undertake the unit competency programme to enable them to undertake the role effectively.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a support worker in a hospital environment.
- Supportive of staff, patients and relatives.
- Maturity to deal with potentially distressing circumstances.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer nameOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNeuro Intensive Care, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital
Neuro ICU, West Wing, JR Hospital
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website Job summaryAre you a motivated person passionate about patient care?
Are you interested in working in an exciting and dynamic environment?
We are looking to recruit a motivated person to become part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team, contributing to the effective quality care of our patients and their families in a busy Neuro Trauma Critical Care Unit. We are a dynamic team of nursing and support staff, who are proud to deliver high quality care to our patients within the OUH NHS Foundation Trust.
The Neuroscience Critical Care Unit is a busy Multi-Trauma Critical Care Centre located in a purpose built facility at the John Radcliffe Hospital. We are a friendly forward thinking team with a strong commitment to professional development. We know the importance of providing exceptional patient care in such a fast-paced, vibrant environment. We are looking to recruit motivated staff with a desire to develop a career within the critical care environment. We are dedicated in the provision of ongoing support and professional development.
You will assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of planned health care to Level 2 and 3 patients maintaining patient privacy and dignity. You will ensure that the unit is well maintained, stocked and tidy while adhering to health and safety policies.
If you are a hardworking, reliable and flexible person please apply.
Previous experience would be an advantage but not essential.
Main duties of the jobOVERALL OBJECTIVES:
- To contribute to the efficient running of the clinical area
- To assist qualified members of the department with the delivery of planned healthcare
- To complete unit competencies to enable one to perform within the role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Efficient Running of the Unit
- Maintain an environment which is clean, tidy and well stocked, including bed spaces, sluices and clinical areas
- Check, clean and stock equipment in use within the clinical area
- Strip, clean and reassemble necessary equipment within the clinical area
- Collect, deliver and restock necessary supplies for the clinical area+
Assist in the Delivery of Effective Health Care
- Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care
- Under direct supervision assist with turning and moving patients
- Under direct supervision assist with patient hygiene
- Under direct supervision assist with feeding patients
- Following completion of competencies, undertake specific clinical interventions
- On completion of advance skills training and competencies, set up specific pieces of equipment used in the Intensive Care Unit
About usThe Neuroscience Critical Care Unit is a busy Multi-Trauma Critical Care Centre located in a purpose built facility at the John Radcliffe Hospital. We are a friendly forward thinking team with a strong commitment to professional development. We know the importance of providing exceptional patient care in such a fast-paced, vibrant environment. We are looking to recruit motivated staff with a desire to develop a career within the critical care environment. We are dedicated in the provision of ongoing support and professional development.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Efficient Running of the Unit
- Maintain an environment which is clean, tidy and well stocked, including bed spaces, sluices and clinical areas
- Check, clean and stock equipment in use within the clinical area
- Strip, clean and reassemble necessary equipment within the clinical area
- Collect, deliver and restock necessary supplies for the clinical area+
Assist in the Delivery of Effective Health Care
- Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care
- Under direct supervision assist with turning and moving patients
- Under direct supervision assist with patient hygiene
- Under direct supervision assist with feeding patients
- Following completion of competencies, undertake specific clinical interventions
- On completion of advance skills training and competencies, set up specific pieces of equipment used in the Intensive Care Unit
Health and Safety
-
- Contribute and assist with all measures that will ensure safety and security of the environment at work for patients, visitors and staff
- Undertake annual statutory and mandatory training, including those pertinent to the unit, for example Major Incident Procedures
Personal Responsibilities
-
- To attend work promptly, wearing the correct uniform in accordance with the Trust Uniform Policy
- To be aware of and take responsibility for self-restoring, annual leave, notifying staff of sickness and absence, in accordance with the unit policies
- Promote peoples equality and support their rights, choices and personal beliefs
- To work within ones own limitations and be confident in communicating these limitations to the staff on the unit
- To work effectively as part of the team, maintaining a good working atmosphere with staff within the unit, supporting new starters
- Able to work independently, prioritising workload and work in a manner that is adaptable and flexible in this environment, which has ever changing demands
- To take responsibility for ones own development, seeking opportunities to learn, showing motivation and enthusiasm for new learning opportunities
- Be proactive in the appraisal process, negotiating developing opportunities within the unit
- To communicate effectively with all the staff, visitors and patients via the telephone and in person in a manner that is respectful, helpful and appropriate, maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Promote equal opportunities for staff and patients to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on grounds of sex, race, marital status, religion, colour, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin or sexual orientation
Job description
Job responsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Efficient Running of the Unit
- Maintain an environment which is clean, tidy and well stocked, including bed spaces, sluices and clinical areas
- Check, clean and stock equipment in use within the clinical area
- Strip, clean and reassemble necessary equipment within the clinical area
- Collect, deliver and restock necessary supplies for the clinical area+
Assist in the Delivery of Effective Health Care
- Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care
- Under direct supervision assist with turning and moving patients
- Under direct supervision assist with patient hygiene
- Under direct supervision assist with feeding patients
- Following completion of competencies, undertake specific clinical interventions
- On completion of advance skills training and competencies, set up specific pieces of equipment used in the Intensive Care Unit
Health and Safety
-
- Contribute and assist with all measures that will ensure safety and security of the environment at work for patients, visitors and staff
- Undertake annual statutory and mandatory training, including those pertinent to the unit, for example Major Incident Procedures
Personal Responsibilities
-
- To attend work promptly, wearing the correct uniform in accordance with the Trust Uniform Policy
- To be aware of and take responsibility for self-restoring, annual leave, notifying staff of sickness and absence, in accordance with the unit policies
- Promote peoples equality and support their rights, choices and personal beliefs
- To work within ones own limitations and be confident in communicating these limitations to the staff on the unit
- To work effectively as part of the team, maintaining a good working atmosphere with staff within the unit, supporting new starters
- Able to work independently, prioritising workload and work in a manner that is adaptable and flexible in this environment, which has ever changing demands
- To take responsibility for ones own development, seeking opportunities to learn, showing motivation and enthusiasm for new learning opportunities
- Be proactive in the appraisal process, negotiating developing opportunities within the unit
- To communicate effectively with all the staff, visitors and patients via the telephone and in person in a manner that is respectful, helpful and appropriate, maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Promote equal opportunities for staff and patients to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on grounds of sex, race, marital status, religion, colour, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin or sexual orientation
Person SpecificationEssentialEssential - Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable not addedEssential - Rejected
- interview Reserve
- Interview
EssentialEssential - Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development.
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to undertake the unit competency programme to enable them to undertake the role effectively.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a support worker in a hospital environment.
- Supportive of staff, patients and relatives.
- Maturity to deal with potentially distressing circumstances.
Person Specification
EssentialEssential - Good standard of written and spoken English
Desirable not addedEssential - Rejected
- interview Reserve
- Interview
EssentialEssential - Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development.
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to undertake the unit competency programme to enable them to undertake the role effectively.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a support worker in a hospital environment.
- Supportive of staff, patients and relatives.
- Maturity to deal with potentially distressing circumstances.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer detailsEmployer nameOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNeuro Intensive Care, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital
Neuro ICU, West Wing, JR Hospital
Oxford
OX3 9DU
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