Holly Marsland

In my recent role in the NHS I have gained experience working on a paediatric ward, Gynaecology ward and also the delivery suite gaining some valuable experience as a midwifery assistant.

• I am able to work independently and as part of the nursing and Multi-disciplinary team. I ensure I work within my scope of practice and I am confident to ask for help as and when needed to ensure I prioritise safety.

My roles and responsibilities :

• Monitoring patients vital observations postoperative
• Checking wound sites and deterioration, catheter care, wound drain care.
• Wound dressings using aseptic technique.
• Venepunture, ECG monitoring.
• Assist with all aspects of personal care .
• Management of equipment on the ward.
• Chaperoning consultants to maintain dignity.
• Develop my own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
• Undertaking specific role related competencies and learning, ensuring 100% compliance of all relevant mandatory training.

This role consists mainly of the following day-to-day tasks:

· Being required to be responsible for the safe ordering, administering and storage of medication in line with all relevant policies and procedures.

· Supervising a dedicated team ensuring a high level of care is delivered to people who use the service.

· Managing the Rota to make sure there is always sufficient staff are always provided to cover and meet the needs of the service.

· Contributing to the ongoing assessment of service users observing any deterioration/ changes in their health and wellbeing and ensuring this is managed and recorded in an appropriate way.

· To comply with any local safeguarding and mental capacity act policies and procedures that are in place and understand why.

· Administering medication and control drugs on the correct medication round including PEG medication/ Feeds and flushing.

· To have regular supervisions with staff to support their training needs, assisting with any difficulties they encounter and supporting any personal goals/achievements they have in place.

In this apprenticeship my tasks were to:

· Scheduling appointments.

· Inputting data into software.

· Covering reception involving customer service skills.

· Answering the phone to people enquiring about the company

· Supporting Managers with their workload.

· Booking meetings, making sure all data entered the system is correct.

· Maintaining good relationships with staff from other offices.

· Working to deadlines to complete key tasks.

Although day-to-day is extremely varied.

My main roles consist of:

· Assisting service users with personal care where needed or requested.

· Completing set interventions by professionals such as Physios, Occupational/Speech therapists, and Neuropsychologists supporting users to reach their fullest potential.

· Dealing with challenging behaviours in an appropriate manner

· Administering medication at the correct times including controlled drugs.

· Attending scheduled appointments and community walks around the local area.

· Completing Care plans at the end of each shift and updating them with vital information

· Required assistance at mealtimes (where needed) promoting independence wherever possible.

· Attending scheduled appointments and community walks around the local area.

Roles and responsibilities ·

Front of house – greeting customers and welcoming them to the salon.

· Keeping accurate records on customer individual requirements

· Demonstrating a variety of skills to college assessor and articulating practices/learning

· Handling customer complaints to resolution

· Mentoring another trainee to help their learning.

· Taking payments and providing correct cash handling processes

· Maintaining knowledge of current sales and promotions

· Enforcing policies regarding payment/exchanges and security practices.

· Building relationships with clients to establish long-term business growth.