NHS Jobs
Location
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all Receive patients and their relatives in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner, participate in providing information and support Provides early intervention to ensure the safe discharge of patients, working in collaboration with the medical team and community services with the aim of avoiding Give and receive regular reports on progress of patient, immediately acting on any changes in the patients condition, and reporting to the relevant health care professional. Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and patient care Participate in the checking and administration of prescribed drugs (including controlled drugs) and other substances in accordance with Trust policy Have a willingness to take on enhanced/extended roles i.e. IV care of central lines and other clinical roles linked to the department. To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and protecting their interests, rights equality and inclusion and privacy. Always uphold confidentiality due to patients and relatives and in all situations according to Trust policy To act as a Link Nurse within a defined speciality/ interest area. To be involved in trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and family integrated care Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and ready for immediate use. Appropriately reporting any defective equipment or provision of supplies
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Salary
£28.41k - £34.58k per annum
