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Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust roNlX4Ua
Job description
There is the opportunity to recruit an Assistant Practitioners or Nursing Associates to work with the Nursing and Healthcare team on AMU.
AMU is comprised of 2 Wards, AMU1 and AMU2. It is a 56 bedded unit primarily made up of acutely unwell medical patients who are admitted through ED and SDMA. It is going through and exciting time and will give the you the opportunity develop.
We are looking for a pro-active and willing Band 4 AP/NA to support the delivery of care.
As a Band 4 on the area you will be supported to nurse a cohort of patients and be responsible for their care, leading on their care and joining ward rounds to ensure that there is a clear plan of discharging patients.
Assist with and undertake patient assessment and be able to take your own bay of patients.
Ensure that patient care have been met
Maintain patients' personal and oral hygiene, e.g., help withdressing/ undressing, giving bed baths, mouth, and skin care,assisting with pressure area care, maintaining privacy and dignity.
Provide and promote health education; support and encourage thepatient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs.
Maintain and improve the patient's mobility using appropriateequipment and handling techniques.
Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e., help withmoving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment.
Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain relievingmedication on patient's behalf.
Ensure that safe discharge happens for patients.
About us
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- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
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Benefits
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