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This role is based on Ward Chesterman 3 at the Northern General Hospital.
The Ward Assistant will be expected to work as part of the ward team under the direction of the Nurse in Charge. They will facilitate the discharge of patients from the ward area in line with the Trust standards and policies.
The post holder will liaise and communicate effectively with relatives, community colleagues, other allied health professionals and medical/nursing staff.
Record information as required in various clinical documents such as Lorenzo, clinical notes e.g. admission information, discharge information.
Input onto information systems e.g. patient investigations and obtain results as appropriate.
Liaise with Nurse Coordinator on ward and members of MDT to facilitate safe and timely discharges.
Ensure that all patients and their relatives are aware of the expected date of discharge.
Ensure that extended delays are escalated to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for further action.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it’s staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ruth Ostrovskis-Wilkes Job title: Senior Sister Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 0114 2714335