Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate and caring individual to join our multidisciplinary team at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust based in the Cardiac Outpatients Department (Suite 6).
As a Senior HCA, you will be a hugely valuable in supporting our nursing team providing care to our patients. You must be caring, reliable and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe, positive patient experience. You must have effective communication skills, be flexible and be able to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
The role advertised is for part time post for 22.5 hours, spread over 3 days per week.
Note: Advert will be closed early if we receive significant number of applications.
Main duties of the job
- Effectively communicate with patients and carers in the outpatients department, timely delivery of information.
- Ensure smooth transition for patients in department who require tests and appointments.
- Support and care to patients who have additional needs (personal care).
- Perform 12 lead ECG (training will be provided).
- Perform venapunture (training will be provided).
- Cleaning of all equipment and clinic rooms between patients.
- Restocking of equipment and consumables.
- Assisting Doctors, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Allied Health
- Professionals, in delivery of patient care.
- Effective use of patient electronic records.
- Effective setting up and maintaining of patient related facilities.
- Reporting of faulty equipment where appropriate.
- Keeping up to date with all mandatory training.
- Assisting patients who addend the department using hospital transport.
- Act as role model.
- Support junior staff.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist under supervision in the delivery of fundamental nursing care in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
- To contribute to the implementation and progression of a range of patient treatment and care programmes as delegated by a registered healthcare practitioner.
- To assist with clinical duties to ensure the effective running of the ward/department.
- Provide day to day supervision and co-ordination of junior staff acting both as a leader and role model for Healthcare assistants (band 2) To maintain own personal development with support from departmental manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist under supervision in the delivery of fundamental nursing care in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
- To contribute to the implementation and progression of a range of patient treatment and care programmes as delegated by a registered healthcare practitioner.
- To assist with clinical duties to ensure the effective running of the ward/department.
- Provide day to day supervision and co-ordination of junior staff acting both as a leader and role model for Healthcare assistants (band 2) To maintain own personal development with support from departmental manager.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C or equivalent.
- Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent in any subject.
- Care Certificate or a clear commitment to complete within 3 months of joining the organization.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
Knowledge and Expereince
Essential
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C or equivalent.
- Minimum Level 3 qualification or equivalent in any subject.
- Care Certificate or a clear commitment to complete within 3 months of joining the organization.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
Knowledge and Expereince
Essential
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
