Nursing Assistant / Admin
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Job overview
Halton OOH District Nursing service, are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Nursing Assistant/ Admin, covering 4 evenings per week (5pm-10pm)
Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have a Patient centered approach to care, be highly motivated and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
The district nursing service provides nursing care to the housebound population of Halton to patients in their own homes as well as residential care homes.
What we offer
We offer a great package with inclusion in the following benefits to name but a few:
NHS Pension Scheme
Up to 6 weeks annual leave with the opportunity to purchase an additional 4 weeks annual leave
Access to a Staff Health & Wellbeing Hub which offers advice, support and schemes including Occupational Health services which include self-referral access to medical assessment facilities, Physiotherapy and a Counselling Helpline service which can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Staff Salary Sacrifice Scheme including a Childcare Vouchers Scheme
A to Z list of staff benefits and discounts
Opportunities to join our Staff Champions and Staff Engagement Group
Optional Annual Health Checks, Flu Vaccines and Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives
Special leave provisions, including some over and above statutory entitlements
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain and document accurate client records using the IT System/Records.
To treat patients with dignity and respect at all times. To work competently performing basic clinical skills as directed by a district nursing sister, i.e. basic dressing techniques Monitor stock levels and re-order required items utilising Shared Business Services Ensure environment and equipment is clean according to Infection Control Guidelines. Ensure safe storage and transfer of blood samples/other to the laboratory. To communicate and liaise with other team members, reporting any changes in the patients condition. Provide support and advice to patients, relatives and carers. Work collaboratively with other health professionals within the clinic. Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Organisational Duties Contribute to the development of services. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources. Provide administrative support to the District Nursing Teams
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
You will work under the direction of the District Nursing team Leader/ Sister:
The post holder will undertake clinical interventions under the direction of a Team leader Maintain accurate documentation on the IT System/records. Assist in ensuring equipment/environment is clean according to the Infection Control Guidelines. Liaise with other clinicians / administration, reporting as appropriate To provide clerical support for district nursing team
Travel is essential for the post therefore candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to travel and hold a full UK driving license.
Organisational:
Provide administrative support to the District Nursing Teams Contribute to the development of services. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources. Monitor stock levels and re-order required items utilising Shared Business Services
Personal Issue:
Participate in the IPA and PDP process.
To adhere to all Trust Policies.
Report sickness and other absences to the identified administrator.
To provide accurate, timely information to the identified administrator regarding annual leave, expenses and study leave.
Supply required activity data related to patient care.
Adhere to the lone worker policy
Standard Information to be included in all job specifications:
Information Governance
Employees of the Trust must comply with the provisions of the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).
The postholder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any personal information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.
The postholder must comply with Trust policies that protect the personal data of service users and employees from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use and must pay due regard to the requirements of the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice.
The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in the Trust records management policies, and data quality processes and standards.
Postholders with elevated access to IT systems are held accountable to the highest standards of use.
Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post-holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to all Trust staff. It is the responsibility of every person to ensure that they keep up to date with the Act and that the delivery of patient care/services is conducted in line with local and national policy and the MCA Code of Practice.
Safeguarding is Everyones Business
The Trust has a responsibility to ensure that all children / young people and adults are adequately safeguarded and protected. As a consequence, all Trust employees are required to adhere to national and local safeguarding policies / procedures and to act upon any concerns in accordance with them.
Infection Control
It is Trust policy to reduce the risk of Healthcare Associated Infection by having in place Infection Prevention and Control Policies. These policies must be adhered to by all staff to ensure patients are cared for in a clean environment and receive the highest standards of clinical care.
Smoke Free NHS
The NHS is Smoke - Free. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises or the surrounding land including car parking facilities.
Training
The post-holder must attend any training that is identified as mandatory to their role.
The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give an overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post-holder.
Equality and Diversity
It is the responsibility of every person to act in ways that support equality and diversity and work within the spirit and detail of legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality and respect human rights.
Job Purpose:
You will work under the direction of the District Nursing team Leader/ Sister:
The post holder will undertake clinical interventions under the direction of a Team leader Maintain accurate documentation on the IT System/records. Assist in ensuring equipment/environment is clean according to the Infection Control Guidelines. Liaise with other clinicians / administration, reporting as appropriate To provide clerical support for district nursing team
Travel is essential for the post therefore candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to travel and hold a full UK driving license.
Organisational:
Provide administrative support to the District Nursing Teams Contribute to the development of services. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources. Monitor stock levels and re-order required items utilising Shared Business Services
Personal Issue:
Participate in the IPA and PDP process.
To adhere to all Trust Policies.
Report sickness and other absences to the identified administrator.
To provide accurate, timely information to the identified administrator regarding annual leave, expenses and study leave.
Supply required activity data related to patient care.
Adhere to the lone worker policy
Standard Information to be included in all job specifications:
Information Governance
Employees of the Trust must comply with the provisions of the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).
The postholder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any personal information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.
The postholder must comply with Trust policies that protect the personal data of service users and employees from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use and must pay due regard to the requirements of the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice.
The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in the Trust records management policies, and data quality processes and standards.
Postholders with elevated access to IT systems are held accountable to the highest standards of use.
Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post-holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Mental Capacity Act 2005
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to all Trust staff. It is the responsibility of every person to ensure that they keep up to date with the Act and that the delivery of patient care/services is conducted in line with local and national policy and the MCA Code of Practice.
Safeguarding is Everyones Business
The Trust has a responsibility to ensure that all children / young people and adults are adequately safeguarded and protected. As a consequence, all Trust employees are required to adhere to national and local safeguarding policies / procedures and to act upon any concerns in accordance with them.
Infection Control
It is Trust policy to reduce the risk of Healthcare Associated Infection by having in place Infection Prevention and Control Policies. These policies must be adhered to by all staff to ensure patients are cared for in a clean environment and receive the highest standards of clinical care.
Smoke Free NHS
The NHS is Smoke - Free. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises or the surrounding land including car parking facilities.
Training
The post-holder must attend any training that is identified as mandatory to their role.
The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give an overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post-holder.
Equality and Diversity
It is the responsibility of every person to act in ways that support equality and diversity and work within the spirit and detail of legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality and respect human rights.