Senior Hca - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2 weeks ago
Description
To assist qualified nursing staff and consultants to deliver direct/indirect quality clinical care to patients undergoing procedures primarily within the specialty of oncology and haematology.
The post holder will work within defined limits and competencies whilst using their own initiative.They will have supervision and training from a senior advanced practitioner and be expected once competent, to assess blood results, provide direct and indirect care and record results for patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic oncology and haematology procedures as delegated by registered nurse/consultant.
Work within defined limits and competence on patients with central venous access devices such as PICC lines and manage delivery of venesections with remote supervision by the sister or other registered nurse.
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, which require monitoring the condition/progress of the patient during the procedure.
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.
Provide patients with information about the department and specified procedures as necessary, answering questions / providing additional advice as required.
Assessment of patient's condition through measuring and recording observations, for e.g. Blood pressure, Pulse, Blood glucose. Using medical devices as appropriate.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people
We are one team
We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
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