Health Care Support Worker - Ceiriog ward

• Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering a high standard of holistic patient care in all clinical settings, ensuring that the patient's dignity and equality is maintained at all times in line with organisational requirements.
• To perform tasks this will include venepuncture, ECG on patients as delegated by the trained nurse and within the limits of training and knowledge.
• Perform patient observations, blood pressure / temperature and pulse. Observe and report any changes in patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Participate in maintaining patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date. Support individuals (prior to, during and following clinical procedures or investigations).
• Chaperone patients when required and assist with medical procedures by trolley preparation. This will include being vigilant in relation to strict infection control procedures.
• Contribute and assist in the moving and handling of individuals ensuring that organisational guidelines and policies are met.
• Ensure that patients and carers / relatives are involved in the care procedures, ensuring that they understand and are able to give consent.
• Participate in ensuring that patient needs are met by working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.

• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Support the multidisciplinary team in service development.
• Participate in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. This includes the correct rotation of stock to maximise supplies.
• Responsible for the ordering of supplies to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Take a proactive role in the management of risk, i.e. risk assessments, reporting incidents near misses and hazards.
• Assuming all reasonable precautions for a safe and secure environment for self and others in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, reporting any areas of concern to the line manager.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
• Assist in the monitoring of standards and quality of nursing care.
• Participate in the patient and public involvement activities.
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Essential

• Good general education
• Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2/to obtain or equivalent within 6 months whilst in post
• Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality