Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic health care assistant, either experienced or new in the field. You will be proactive in learning and will be supported by an experienced team of senior nurses and clinical practice educators.
Paterson ward is the place for you if you enjoy working in a surgical setting. We comprise of a 14 bedded ward, a day case unit with recovery and the Surgical assessment unit. Staff get rotated within the three areas. Our patients come from diverse specialities like general surgery, vascular, orthopaedics and trauma. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in all of the above areas.
Main duties of the job
o To support the ward team in providing a comprehensive, high quality, efficientservice to our patients.
o Using various methods of communication to colleagues and patients at all levels and ensuring that responses are timely, accurate and appropriate.
o To carry out any reasonable support task as requested by the ward team.
o To highlight or raise concerns relating to equipment, patient safety or otherwise to the Nurse in charge or Matron.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent
- Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Up to date experience; worked within an acute care setting within the last 18 months
Desirable
- Experience working in a surgical ward
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to work well within the team
- Ability to demonstrate caring approach
- Able to use technology and equipment to assist in patient care
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to learn and perform venepuncture
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent
- Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Experience
Essential
- Up to date experience; worked within an acute care setting within the last 18 months
Desirable
- Experience working in a surgical ward
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Ability to work well within the team
- Ability to demonstrate caring approach
- Able to use technology and equipment to assist in patient care
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to learn and perform venepuncture
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).
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).
