• We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and caring person to work in our modern and well-equipped Rapid Diagnostic Department to work within an interdisciplinary team of nursing, medical, paramedical and clerical staff, under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide quality patient services and assistance to meet health care needs.
• The Outpatient Department consists of a variety of outpatient clinics providing diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient care to the local community. The nursing service provides support for over 70 visiting clinicians from St Georges Trust to provide the full range of surgical and medical clinics.
• The post holder will be expected to work in all specialities within the department based both at the Nelson Health Centre and St Johns Therapy Centre but is expected to be assigned to all sites within STG.
• Assistance and supporting registered nurses and clinicians in clinic, chaperoning, recording vital signs (Escalation of EWS scores to NIC), Height, weight, urinalysis, venepunture etc
• Participate with monthly audits.
• To perform patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, fluid balance charts, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.
• To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all time.
• To assist the ward team to keep the ward/clinical area tidy, including storage cupboards, sluice, equipment, and treatment rooms.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
For more information and to arrange an informal visit please contact;
Joan Bagunu – Senior Sister
0208 7258123
EmailJoan.bagunu@stgeorges@nhs.uk
This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024
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