Overview
The patients are at the heart of all we do on Ward 726.
Responsibilities
- carry out tasks such as admitting and discharging, drug rounds ( oral/intravenous), undertaking comprehensive assessment of patients nursing requirements.
- Caring for high acuity and dependency patients who have been transferred from EPOC/ITU
- Keep accurate, legible and timely documentation relating to all aspects of patient care and treatment.
- Act as an advocate for patients
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for qualified staff with previous liver surgical experience, either as an HCA or management student, and thrive within a fast-paced environment with the ability to cope under pressure. Fundamental care is essential to our patients, and we take great pride in looking after these complex, yet extremely interesting patients to a high standard.
Team and Support
We receive support from our acute outreach nurses and have several specialist nurses who assist with the care of these patients. We are a dedicated team with the drive and resources to deliver high standards of care to all our patients. Good teamwork and communication are essential as we work with a mixture of specialist nursing teams, medics and therapists.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
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