Health Care Support Worker - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job summary

To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of high quality and person-cantered care.

To provide fundamental nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision.

To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required.

To maintain high clinical standards

To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.

To contributes towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment.

The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.

Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers.

Main duties of the job

1. Communicate with patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort and well-being

2. Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately

3. Assist patients out of bed, helping with dressing and undressing as required

5. Wash/bathe patients and observe patients pressure points. Document and report if any changes occur.

6. Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Trust Moving and Handling policy

7. Report Accidents/incidents to nurse in charge and complete appropriate care plans.

8. Prepare and distribute patients' meal trays and help with the serving of meals and drinks as required.

9. Feed patients. Record oral fluids and food intake as necessary.

10. Apply and remove all receptacles for collection of urine, i.e. urinary sheaths, urinals, leg bags, bed drainage bags.

11. Take and record temperatures, pulses, blood pressures and respirations, blood glucose, urine testing, at the direction of Nurse in Charge, when deemed competent

12. Report skin abnormalities as a result of using urinary appliances.

13. Report skin abnormalities as a result of using urinary appliances.

14. Clean all urine receptacles as per Trust procedure.

15. Cleaning and washing of patients following incontinence of bowel.

16. Record the results of bowel action and report any abnormalities.

17. Adhere to the Trust uniform policy and maintain a professional image.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.