NHS Jobs - Newquay

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

PermanentFull time

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NHS Jobs - Cardiff

£50,129 to £57,365 a year

PermanentFull time

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

NHS Jobs - Ashton-on -Lyne

ContractFull time

The job description provides a comprehensive overview of the key duties and responsibilities associated with this role, while the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The document is available to download from this page.

NHS Jobs - Headington, Oxford

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

PermanentFull time

Patient Care Undertake a range of delegated and specific clinical skills for patients that demonstrate an enhanced level of competency /technical expertise documented in the plan of care (see specific clinical skills). Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting and reassuring patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary. Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety, comfort and well being. Assist all patients of all genders with their personal care needs, empowering patients, and/or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needs for individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting withtoileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. Asses and monitor the patients skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition. Demonstrate clinical competence in order to undertake minor dressings and treatment as specified in the plan of care and in consultation with the registered practitioner. Actively encourage all patients, families/carers to share the responsibility for maintenance of their health and to promote healthy living where appropriate and identified as part of the care plan. Assist patients to mobilise safely taking account of developmental/physical needs, using equipment and techniques as prescribed and record in plan of care. Contribute to the falls andmoving and handling risk assessment. Assist in the care of a patient requiring end of life care in accordance within their spiritual and cultural needs. Assist as appropriate in the support of families/carers of patients receiving end of life care. Recognise when a patients condition changes and seek advice and expertise from registered practitioners in accordance with Trust policy. Contribute to, understand and report identified patient risk assessments, e.g. nutritional assessment scores, slips, trips and falls assessment, e.g. Humpty Dumpty, use of medical devices as appropriate in line with Trust policy. Perform clinical observations (following appropriate assessment of proficiency) accurately recording using agreed electronic national early warning systems such as SEND and report and escalate any concerns appropriately by reporting to the registered practitioner immediately. Participate in the initial assessment of patient needs under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner. Assist patients to meet their food and fluid intake giving attention to special diets, supplements, enteral feeding and cultural requirements, recognising and understanding the importance of adequate nutrition and hydration. In order to avoid malnutrition ensure an age appropriatenutritional assessment is undertaken for example, MUST. All food, nutritional supplements and fluid intake should be recorded accurately as required. Seek support for self and others following an untoward incident. Report and raise concerns in relation to poor practice, attitude and behaviour of any health care professional through appropriate channels. Undertake patient transfer and escort duties between departments as appropriate as per policy. Recognise where a patient or family member/carer is becoming agitated, disorientated or appears non-compliant with care or treatment; support colleagues and report immediately to a registered practitioner. Respond swiftly to individuals who require immediate assistance, eg are who are in pain or are distressed, reporting to a registered practitioner in a timely manner. Competently obtain specimens as requested such as mid-stream urine, stool, sputum, urine analysis, hospital acquired infections and any more specialist specimens as directed by the registered practitioner ensuring accurate labelling and transportation as per Trust policy. Demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding children, the Mental Capacity Act/Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice/guidance from theregistered nurse or registered care professional as required.Communication Communicate effectively with patients, families/carers, recognising there may be a need to utilise alternative methods of communication. Where there are barriers to understanding, arrange access to information, support and other services to aid effective communication. Greet all patients and visitors to the department with courtesy and respect, being mindful of age specific body language and tone of voice. Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy. Help patients, families/carers and visitors orientate themselves to their surroundings when admitted to the ward specific to their needs, providing written and verbal information where required. Answer telephone calls and bleeps appropriately and efficiently, accurately relaying messages to both colleagues and patients using SBARR as appropriate. Maintain a high standard of personal behaviour, acting as a role model and ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, families/carers and relatives. Use paper and electronic systems to retrieve and record patient information in line with Trust documentation standards and operational systems. Ensure information is accurate and securely maintained. Apply the principles of information governance and patient confidentiality to all aspects of your role. Obtain age/capacity appropriate consent from the patient/family/carer/guardian before any clinical intervention is undertaken; where this is not given report this to a registered practitioner. Actively participate and contribute to discussions about patient care and ward and departmental issues at handover and ward/departmental meetings. Encourage more junior members of staff tocontribute. In instances when a patient, family/carer or visitor feels the need to raise a concern or complain attempt to deal with this locally initially, but always inform a registered practitioner. Support families, carers and colleagues following a patient bereavement, or when bad news has been shared. Seek and acknowledge constructive feedback and encourage others to do so. Seek support for self and others following an untoward incident as required. Escalate concerns regarding any health care professional through the appropriate routes and channels Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues. Ensure patients, families and carers are kept informed of delays with their treatment, investigations and clinic times in a professional manner. Actively participate in the handover process to ensure continuity of care and accurately feedback to a registered practitioner the care given to patients during the shift and of any changes in the patientscondition.

NHS Jobs - Oxford

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

PermanentFull time

Responsibilities Be fully conversant with the FileMaker Pro Cellular Pathology Information System in disciplines/s related to area of work, in order to enter and retrieve data. Be fully conversant with relevant departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring that personal performance complies with the United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS) Utilise the Trusts Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system to obtain information and for data entry into FileMaker Pro. Receive, prioritise, and act upon enquiries, by phone and in person, relating to the consultants work. Liaise with clinical teams and MDT co-ordinators to prepare for case conferences Retrieve and re-file pathology slides from the laboratory filing system for collation with reports and case notes required for regular case conferences, maintaining an accurate audit trail, and ensuring timely return of case notes to Medical Records. Receive, distribute referral work (tissue blocks and slides) to consultants and laboratory maintaining an accurate audit trail. Package and return referral work to originating laboratory If required arrange meetings, book meeting rooms, and / minute meetings. Use Microsoft Word, Excel and other software to prepare, as required, departmental documents and reports. Maintain an efficient filing system, both manual and electronic systems clinical records and service management records. Accurately copy / copy type / audio type diagnostic surgical reports from outsource companies Distribute work to the clinical team as requested. Always maintain patient confidentiality. Assist with histology office reporting as required. Maintain local stationary stock supplies, requesting new stock as required. Management and organisational role Liaise with the Histopathology Operational Manager, other CSU managers and secretarial staff, and other Trust staff as required. Liaise with external bodies as required. Contribute to the training of new members of staff within the clerical area as required. Report adverse incidents to the Histopathology Operational or CSU manager. Comply with health and safety regulations, the Data Protection Act, and Standard Operating Procedures. Other responsibilities Demonstrate excellent personal communication and team working skills. Maintain good work relations with all members of staff and to promote effective team working. Attend mandatory training courses required by the Trust. Attend annual appraisal and assist in own personal and professional development. Comply with the requirement to practice within data protection and confidentiality guidelines Work to ensure that departmental performance targets are met by continually assessing priority of work. Attend departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate. Treat everyone associated with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with courtesy and respect. Please see full job description for further details.

NHS Jobs - Oxford/Banbury

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

PermanentFull time

In this role you will: Without immediate supervision, use appropriate electro-medical equipment (e.g. electrocardiograph, sphygmomanometer, spirometer, weighing scales, and ambulatory recording systems) in wards or departments throughout the organisation to obtain physiological data from patients (adults, children and neonates). To perform, accurately record and report patient observations -temp, pulse, BP, following completion of relevant competencies/training. To be able to identify when to carry out and report observations, should a patients condition alter/deteriorate To perform additional tasks as directed i.e. cannulation and phlebotomy following completion of relevant competencies/training. To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team utilising sensitivity, empathy and ability to manage conflict. To assist with patient moving and handling using correct methods and equipment as required (as per manual handling policy) and completion of appropriate paperwork. To demonstrate skills at time management and prioritisation of workload with support from senior cardiac physiology support worker/HSA or service lead To undertake mandatory, statutory and local training as required by the Trust and directorate. To be flexible/willing to assist all areas within cardiac physiology e.g. at times of sickness or increased workload.

NHS Jobs - Ashton-on -Lyne

£78,699 to £118,759 a year

PermanentFull time

The job description provides a comprehensive overview of the key duties and responsibilities associated with this role, while the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The document is available to download from this page. Please note that the summary person specification shown below is not the full version; it highlights the essential criteria that will be used to assess your application form.

NHS Jobs - Saltash

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

PermanentFull time

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

NHS Jobs - Rotherham

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

PermanentFull time

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NHS Jobs - Bangor

from £26,300 a year

PermanentFull time

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