We are looking for individuals with experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community. Under the supervision of a registered nurse you will assist the Ward/Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients. The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by a Registered Nurse, including Venepuncture & ECG, and recording patient observations for patients attending the Pre-Assessment Clinic. Monitoring stock levels and ordering as appropriate. Supporting the nursing / admin team as required. Follow Trust policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures. Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties. Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents and near misses if they occur. Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff and student learners. Qualifications & Experience Required Substantial recent/current experience of working in a healthcare setting Care Certificate based on the standards set by NHS England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health. This must be gained by working in a vocational capacity ( we will not accept an online care certificate ). Be able to demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy. NVQ Level 2/3 or Diploma in Health is desirable Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support General And Clinical Observations (may Be Referred To As Vital Signs) Of Patients, Reporting Anything Untoward To Registered Nursing Staff, To Include Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate Oxygen saturation monitoring using saturation monitor. Undertake blood glucose monitoring, venepuncture and/or cannulation upon the direction of the registered Nurse. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas. Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy. Undertake a Range Of Clerical Duties Reception/telephone duties. Information technology / computer skills. Safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives. Identify objectives within a PDP that supports the delivery of high standards of clinical care. Undertake training and acquire up to date knowledge for undertaking of clinical skills. As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In Return We Will Offer Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sara Pickering Job title: Senior Sister Email address: Sara.pickering1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01283-566333. Location : Burton Upon Trent, England, United Kingdom