Fundamentals Of Care Support Worker

The role of the Fundamentals of Care Assistant is to support registered professionals within the team to optimise outcomes relating to the Fundamentals of Care such as falls prevention, continence assessment and pressure ulcer prevention.
The post holder will demonstrate compassionate care to those they support and be able to use effective communication to uphold Trust values whilst promoting the Fundamentals of Care Team vision which has holistic care at its core.
To support registered members of the Fundamentals of Care Team in the delivery of a 6 day service which runs between 7:30 – 6pm inclusive of multi-site working.
Provide effective evidence-based care, which remains within their scope of practice and overseen by registered members of the team.
Play a key role in optimising and delivering holistic patient centred care which promotes the safe delivery of key aspects of the Fundamentals of Care such as falls prevention, pressure ulcer prevention and continence management.
Demonstrate all Trust values optimising the patient experience and Multi-Disciplinary Team working.
Will hold or will be willing to complete the Care Certificate, practicing within their scope of practice and promoting all standards within this.
Prioritise own workload demonstrating the ability to manage this independently, seeking support as required and reporting concerns to their line manager or nominated Nurse in Charge.
Participate in own personal career development
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
CUSTOMER CARE FOR PATIENTS AND/OR SERVICE USERS
To work under the guidance or supervision of the registered staff member.
Ensure all delegated tasks are implemented, ensuring progress or concerns are reported back to the registered staff member before moving on to next steps.
Assist the registered staff member with providing prescribed intervention / care task, including follow-up visits to patients and making requests to clinical areas.
Prioritise and promote patient independence and recovery through holistic care delivery.
Act as a support to patients, providing education to them within their scope of practice.
Respect privacy, dignity, autonomy, and the less restrictive approach to care delivery for all.
Hold a clear understanding of referral processes to the team and pathways where clinical areas may be sign-posted.
Demonstrate understanding of Trust values promoting organisational and local visions.
Contribute to a clinical and team environment which is positive and inclusive of all.
Contribute and support registered staff in audit completion, data caption or other tasks which improve service delivery or contribute to effective care delivery.
Work within scope of practice at all times, which may include basic dressing changes, basic nail care delivery or supporting the registered staff member with any required interventions.
Remain in date with all mandatory training embedding this into practice.
Contribute to service development and progression.
Demonstrate awareness of local and organisational policy.
Work within the team and wider Multi -Disciplinary Team demonstrating effective communication at all times.
COMMUNICATION
Demonstrate a good level of written, numerical and verbal communication skills to patients, team and wider Multi-Disciplinary Team
Contribute to team meetings / service development
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION
To work as a valued member of the team and independently to complete tasks set.
To plan and prioritise task completion
BUDGETARY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Consider and effectively demonstrate safe and appropriate use of resources
Champion effective use of resources i.e. dressing use or pad use in clinical areas
TEACHING, TRAINING AND RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the registered staff member with the delivery of education across the trust i.e. trolley dashes
Supports registered staff members with daily admin tasks such as data entry
Supports team members with any research and or trials that they are participating in