Assistant Nursing Practitioner - Crank, United Kingdom - Steps Together Group

Steps Together Group

Verified Company

Crank, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Overview:

Responsibilities:

Support clinical colleagues in the routine audit and maintenance of relevant medication stock as directed by the Company's medication protocols, and report any discrepancies to the Clinical Team Supervisor, or Registered Manager.
Prepare client care records/files prior to admission, and ensure that all relevant clinical information is uptodate and available for review by the clinical team, prescribing Nurse or Doctor including any relevant GP Summary information or Medication Records
To support, or administer medication as directed by the clinical care plan and accurately document all medication administered in line with the Company's medication policy.
Undertake physical observations of all clients undertaking detoxification in their own room during early phase treatment including Blood Pressure, Temperature, Visual Presentation, Blood Oxygen Levels, Breath Alcohol Level or Drug Screening
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Liaise closely with the company's approved pharmacy to ensure sufficient routine stock medication levels are maintained through effective stock ordering as directed by the clinical prescribing team
Lead, prepare and administer any basic 1st Aid interventions when required, including wound dressings, emergency life support or topical lotions as required
To liaise closely with other external health care professionals where required to support the wider client health care needs, including GP's, Community Drug & Alcohol Services, Dentists, Sexual Health Services, etc
Operate as the designated clinical shift leader in the absence of a lead nurse or supervisor, and direct and support the effective delivery of a client focused clinical treatment service in collaboration with other colleagues
To support and participate fully in robust and effective client care handovers with other members of the Team at the beginning and end of each shift and maintain excellent levels of ongoing communication with colleagues about significant client care and clinical issues
To notify the Registered Manager or their Deputy of any serious untoward incidents, medication errors or emergencies promptly, and to document these accurately and fully in the companies incident record system

Requirements:

Proven experience in a clinical setting
Strong medication administration skills
Excellent patient care skills

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients with your expertise and compassionate care.

Pay:
£12.36 per hour

Expected hours:
No less than 39 per week

Benefits: