Bank HCA - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Student Adult Nurses Only

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 (“the 2014 Regulations”) was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt. 

The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Government’s decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation.

As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you’re still unsure, you can find lots of information on COVID-19 vaccines and the booking process on the NHS Website.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. You will at all times work under the supervision of the Registered 
Nurse/Midwife in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the Registered 
Nurse/Midwife you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Midwife of 
the ward/department 
2 You will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skills acquired 
within the post. 
3 You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You should 
not undertake any task that you are unfamiliar with.
MAIN DUTIES:
COMMUNICATION:
4 Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients/clients and their 
records
5 Ensure clarity in communicating with patients/clients and their relatives as well as other 
team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge. 
Report changes in patients’ condition to the registered nurse/midwife on duty and 
participate in shift hand over to ensure effective continuity of care.
6 Contribute to the ongoing support of patients/clients and others significant to them, 
enabling patients/clients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being. 
7 Welcome patients/clients, their families and other visitors to the ward/department. 
Introduce them to the facilities and services provided.
8 Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional manner. Take any 
messages accurately and refer to a registered nurse/midwife as necessary.
9 Demonstrate a caring approach to patients/clients, their families and visitors and to have 
good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
IMPLEMENTATION OF NURSING/MIDWIFERY PRACTICE
10 Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients, clients, mothers 
and babies in line with Trust policies, e.g. escort guidelines.
11 Once training and assessment of competence is obtained carrying out tasks and planned 
care as designated by a registered nurse/midwife, e.g. baseline observations, bathing 
and toileting. 
12 Contribute to the promotion of equality for all individuals by supporting anti-discriminatory 
practice, patient/client choice and acknowledging individuals personal beliefs and 
identity.
13 Maintain personal and organizational standards of health, safety and security, e.g. 
following the uniform policy.
14 Appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency e.g. cardiac arrest.
MANAGEMENT:
15 Manage his/her time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable time 
frame, knowing when to seek support, assistance and advice from other team members.
16 Undertake general clerical duties that may be associated with the smooth running of the 
ward/department/area. This will include data entry following training.
17 Assist in the maintenance of ward/department equipment and stock levels, e.g. 
equipment, linen, catering supplies, HSDU, etc.
PROBLEM SOLVING
18 Identify and report any untoward incident/accident, problem and risk as soon as possible 
to the nurse/midwife in charge.
TEAM WORKING
19 Participate as a member of the team in fulfilling ward/departmental administrative, clerical 
and housekeeping duties as designated by the ward sister, e.g. booking transport, 
appointments, maintaining patient’s records, requisitions etc.
20 Participate, with all team members, in maintaining and monitoring standards and assisting 
with audits. Help to identify potential improvements within the environment.
21 Contribute to the team as an active member, always demonstrating a flexible and 
co-operative approach
CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT
22 Maintain high standards of care ensuring that all procedures and guidelines are followed.
23 Following training and assessment of competence undertake practical tasks as designated 
by a registered nurse/midwife. With your mentor, you will be required to complete 
individual ‘Skills profile’.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
24 Understand own limitations and know where to find advice and assistance. 
25 Be self motivated and seek ways to flexibly extend own knowledge skills
26 With assistance identify own training needs and limitations and actively participate with 
training and attend relevant training sessions.