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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

SECTION 1- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist individual patients with all care needs within department under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse or other registered professional.
• Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives during their time in the department and during transition to other care environments.
• Provide assistance and support of patients during long and potentially difficult procedures for e.g. Colonoscopies and ERCPS which require monitoring the condition/progress of the patient during the procedure.
• Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service.
• Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff.
• Provide patients with information about the department and specified procedures as necessary, answering questions / providing additional advice as required.
• Support the nursing team in care delivery to patients in specialist areas of the department eg procedure rooms, recovery area and admissions.
• Assessment of patient’s condition through measuring and recording observations, for e.g. Blood pressure, Pulse, Blood glucose. Using medical devices as directed.
• Accurately record and interpret observations and using initiative, observational skills and judgement respond to patients changing condition and to implement care, according to departmental protocols/care pathways as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively to ensure appropriated handover of information to all service users, including verbal and clear, concise written information.
• To assist and enable the patient to achieve all activities of daily living encouraging independence and promoting health, whilst maintaining patients dignity with the department.
• Participate in clerical duties as required.
• To be responsible for assisting the team to promote and maintain a safe and clean environment ensuring that equipment and surrounding areas are maintained to a set standard, including clinical and sharps waste and decontamination of the Endoscopes.
• Participating in stock control and putting away stock deliveries.
• Answering the telephone and recording or relaying messages timely and accurately and any other appropriate administration/clerical duties.
• Be aware and contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
• Provide safe transfer of patients by escorting to wards and departments as necessary
• Any other duties as required and appropriate to the level of this post.

SECTION 2- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

To maintain and establish effective communication with patients and relatives

• To have an understanding of JAG and BSG guidelines.
• To adhere to all Trust policies.
• To frequently move and maneuver patients within the clinical area.
• AP/RNA

SECTION 3- EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

 Partake frequently in tasks requiring physical effort for short periods.

• Manage and participate in distressing situations on a daily basis.
• Maintain contemporaneous patient records at all times.
• Wear a lead gown in certain situations for a prolonged period of time.

This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification