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1 GOLDEN JUBILEE NATIONAL HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION 1. JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Nursing Assistant (Ward 2C) Department(s): Cardiology Responsible to: Clinical Lead Nurse Reports to: Senior Charge Nurse Job Holder Reference: No of Job Holders: 2. JOB PURPOSE The job exists to provide a multi-skilled worker who supports clinical and non-clinical practices on the unit in order to enhance patient focused care. 3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION Clinical Lead for Nursing Senior Charge Nurse Staff Nurse Nursing Assistant This post Nursing Assistant 4. SCOPE AND RANGE The job has no budgetary responsibilities other than an awareness of the overall requirements of resource consciousness. There are no line responsibilities.

2 5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Practice in a safe, confident manner respecting the principles of health, safety and security at all times. Provides a level of support to Band 2 Nursing Assistants Patient Care Responsibility for patient care, treatment and therapy. Actively participate in the safe and effective delivery of patient care. Work as a member of the team carrying out daily responsibilities as allocated by Registered Nurse. Assist Registered Nurses with the delivery of patient care including hygiene, preventative skin care and incontinence care. Monitor and document patient s vital signs and report findings to registered nurse/medical staff. Participate in maintaining accurate and up to date records to ensure effective communication. Escort patients to radiology, cardiology departments for investigations, theatre and outlying boarding ward areas. Identify and report changes in patient condition to registered nurse. Communicate and empathise with patients and their families. Assist patient s dietary needs and fluid requirements, assisting patients to eat and drink as necessary and completing any fluid diet records. Prepare patients for examination and special procedures Work with registered nurse to deliver standards of care set by NHS Quality Improvement Scotland in line with the Strategy for Nursing and NHS Clinical Strategy Work within the policies and procedures of the Golden Jubilee National Hospital, to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for patients and colleagues. Share responsibilities for key aspects of housekeeping and stock control. Demonstrating a good awareness of cost efficiency and thus contributing to the smooth running of the ward/department. Key Duties and Responsibilities In accordance with identified procedures the post holder will be required to perform;

3 Attaching/detaching patients to/from cardiac monitoring equipment Performing and obtaining a 12 lead ECG, vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations/spo2 monitoring Capillary Blood Glucose Measurement, record these and report to Registered Nurse Preparation of sterile trolley s: for the purposes of: Insertion of indwelling urinary catheter Sterile Dressing Assist registered nurse in preparation of equipment and patients undergoing emergency or elective surgery and preparation of patient for transfer to theatre. Perform venepuncture and i.v. cannulation Perform femoral sheath removal Physiological measurements Simple Wound dressing and venflon removal Prioritise workload Orientate new HCSW s Act as a support and share good practice with other team members Contribute towards service improvement and practice. Housekeeping Daily set up and checking of patient rooms Maintain unit cleanliness following daily cleaning by housekeeping staff Co-ordinate the delivery and distribution of linen for the area Coordinate the ordering and delivery of stores for the area reporting any concerns to clinical coordinator Undertake environmental audits as instructed Follow policy for cleaning of infected rooms Be aware of care requirements of patients before and after coronary angiography, and cath lab.

4 procedures. Be aware of care requirements of patients following AICD and pacemaker insertions. Portering Act as messenger and porter for supplies, specimens, record and equipment or any other required items pertaining to patient care. Clerical Undertake and assist with appropriately delegated basic administrative and telephone duties in the absence of the unit co-ordinator Ensure accurate, comprehensive and clear documentation of patient care countersigned by registered nurse Utilise IT skills (intranet/office) Procedures Able to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency procedures as appropriate Supported by training Quality Contributes to the overall Golden Jubilee philosophy of continuous process improvement. Involved in improving and monitoring customer satisfaction. Personal Development Attends study days to acquire new knowledge Attends mandatory training Completes yearly personal development programme/eksf Infection Control Have an understanding and comply with infection control policies and procedures Participate in personal career development plan to develop and maintain skills and personal growth through training and education Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

5 Attend Basic Life Support Training 6. SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT The post holder is responsible for the cleaning and storage of various pieces of sophisticated medical equipment Ability to access communications system through outlook express Ability to access intranet The post holder will have access to patients notes therefore must comply with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Guidelines and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records Use of patient administration system 7. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS Supervised by registered nurses Daily routine organised by department Uses own initiative and acts within the bands of existing knowledge and skills Adopts and develops the concept of customer care and challenges any interaction which fails to deliver a quality service to internal and external customers 8. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS Communicates with patients, relatives and visitors Communicates with relevant departments which service clinical area Reports accidents, suggestions and complaints to nurse in charge Effective verbal, non verbal and written communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team within department Provides support, empathy, encouragement and basic advice to provide holistic care Under the direction of the clinical coordinator, communicates with external agencies as appropriate

6 9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Physical Skills Skills to safely manoeuvre wheelchairs, trolleys and other test equipment Physical Demands High patient turnover which requires a speedy response to the changing workload demands and needs of the unit Working with patient within confined areas Frequent assessment of patients pressure areas and physical needs Occasional handling of confused and agitated patients Moving and handling of heavy patients and/or objects in line with manual handling regulations Frequently pushing trolleys and wheelchairs Moving and handling of patients from self caring to total independence Moving and handling of ward equipment Walks/stand for most of shift Mental Demands Concentration required when undertaking personal care for patients Managing competing demands on time Ensuring patient safety at all times Emotional Demands Occasionally communicating with distressed/anxious/worried patients/relatives Occasionally caring for patients following receipt of bad news Occasionally dealing with patients with severely challenging behaviour Working Conditions Exposure to body fluids, faeces, emptying bedpans/urinals, catheter bags several times per shift Occasional exposure to verbal aggression Occasional exposure to physically aggressive behaviour 10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB Daily interaction with patients, relatives and members of the public Ability to prioritise tasks 11. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

7 Extensive relevant clinical experience Completion of NiCHE/SVQ 2 and SVQ 3 in Healthcare Completion of HCSW competencies within 3 months of appointment Ability to fulfil the requirement of the job description General level of physical fitness Effective written and verbal communication skills 12. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT 12.1 Healthcare Support Worker Induction Standards and Code of Conduct Your performance must comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers, both as amended from time to time, which are attached. (Further copies can be obtained on-line at or from your Human Resources Department). Failure to adhere to the Standards or to comply with the Code may result in poor performance measures or disciplinary action and could lead to dismissal; or if you are self employed, such failure will be deemed to be breach of an essential term of your contract, allowing us to terminate with or without notice. Job Holder s Signature:. Date:. Head of Department Signature:. Date:.

8 Recruitment Person Specification The aim of this form is to record the criteria applicants need to meet to qualify for appointment to the vacant post. It must be completed before the recruitment process begins and must reflect the job description for the post. Essential Qualifications/Training Niche/SVQ2 qualification and hold or be working towards SVQ3 in healthcare. Desirable Experience Extensive experience in a caring environment. Skills/Knowledge Effective written skills including language and numeracy skills. Willingness to undertake further training. Additional job requirements Eg. car driver, unsocial hours. Able to provide support and empathy to patients within their care. Any other additional information Shows an interest in working with patients, relatives and colleagues within a healthcare setting. Flexibility in shift pattern.

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