Trainee Assistant Practitioner Leading to Assistant - Blackburn, United Kingdom - East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will learn to undertake a range of duties which will include;

Support the reception, admission, care provision, recovery and nurse led discharge of patients following the Endoscopy Nursing Care Pathway protocols and documentation.
Work alongside the Registered Nurse and assist in managing a group of patients
Learn to provide competent assistance during a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and ensure support and reassurance to patients undergoing the same.
Gain understanding of endoscopic equipment and have awareness of general and specific infection control measures and related issues.
Become competent to perform intravenous cannulation and venepuncture as required.
Maintain appropriate department documentation.
Assist with moving and handling of patients pre, post and peri procedure according to individualised patient care needs.
Competent IT Skills.
General cleaning of clinical areas and equipment in accordance with Infection Control Policies.
Assist in maintenance of adequate stock levels.
Utilise resources effectively and contribute to department's Cost Improvement Programme.
On completion of training, be able to mentor junior staff, students and cadets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CLINICAL

Provide care in the clinical area as an effective member of the clinical team.
Establish a safe working environment for patient and staff and ensure that patient contact and dignity are compromised as little as possible.
Arrange the reception, admission, transfer and nurse led discharge of patients, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within speciality.
Working alongside a registered nurse, assist in the care for a group of patients, facilitate the co-ordination of an Endoscopy List.
Learn to act as named nurse and room nurse in the Endoscopy unit, providing competent assistance during a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including complex procedures.
Carry out the bedside decontamination process of endoscopes and have an awareness of general and specific infection control measures and related issues.
Maintain appropriate department documentation - e.g. profiles, care plans and electronic record.
Co-ordinate safe transfer and positioning of patients
Assist in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards
Ensure the safe removal of clinical waste and contaminated items including blood products.
Send equipment for repair with appropriate documentation
Undertake daily checks of Endoscopy equipment and report any faults to relevant dept or person
Taking charge in absence of more senior staff
Prepare and arrange transportation of equipment to other hospitals
Organise loan equipment
Ensure equipment is available prior to start of list
Check equipment into dept from external companies/hospitals
Perform Intra Venous cannulation and venepuncture