Accountable to:    Clinical Care Co-ordinator

Job Summary:

Assist in the nursing care of patients with a diverse range of

conditions.

Carry out a range of patient care tasks in support of registered

nursing staff.

Provide support to the nursing team which will contribute to the

efficiency and smooth running of patient care.

Principal Accountabilities:

Effectively communicate with all patients in order to promote

their comfort and wellbeing.

Assess patient comfort and condition, informing registered

nurses of any changes.

Perform and record clinical observations of patients and have

an awareness of their relevance.

Undertake minor dressings and treatments whilst under the

supervision of a registered nurse.

Maintain accurate, legible and legally substantive records of

care and assessment undertaken.

Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.

Be familiar with and adhere to MediHome's policies and

procedures including infection control, moving and handling, etc.

Comply with all MediHome corporate policies, local policies and

legal requirements relating to clinical care.

Monitor stock levels and report shortfalls to the Nurse Team

Leader.

Discuss and review personal and professional development

needs during annual appraisal and develop, agree and

document action points in a personal development plan.

Attend all mandatory training and 'in house' study days and

meetings and discussions when required by others.

Utilise all resources within MediHome effectively and deliver

quality care at all times.

All Bank staff must advise MediHome, on a monthly basis, of

their availibility to work at least 15 hours per calendar month.

General

Ensure that MediHome confidential information is not disclosed,

including information about staff and patients, to any

unauthorised member of staff, or to anyone outside the

employment of MediHome who is not authorised to such

information.

Act in such a manner as to satisfy public trust and confidence,

to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of

MediHome Ltd.

Person Specification