Healthcare Assistant - Northampton, United Kingdom - Northampton General Hospital

Northampton General Hospital

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Northampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a qualified nurse in relation to: Assist with the provision of prescribed dermatological treatments to clinic patients under thesupervision of a registered nurse

This may include:

Topical creams and ointments Bandaging techniques such as wet wraps and paste bandages Wound dressings and bandages Patch testing Suture removal Assist with minor skin surgery as required, using aseptic technique and following departmentprotocols and procedures.

Take and record vital signs as requested, i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, oxygen saturation and to report any abnormalities to the qualified nurse.

Safe manual handling of patients after establishing best method, following discussion withthe patient, carer or checking documentation if an inpatient is attending clinic.

Be proactive in the prevention of pressure ulcer development. Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality. The collection of specimens, i.e. wound swabs, skin scrapings and urine.

Assist patients in meeting their continence needs, i

e:
taking them to the toilet if necessary Recognise the Equality and Diversity of patients, clients, relatives and multi
- disciplinary groups