Job summary
Come and join our small, friendly team. We are the front door of the hospital to patients, being admitted for on the day elective surgical procedures and for those that are able to, we will also safely send them home once their procedure is complete.
We are looking for a hardworking and caring individual that wants to help make a difference to our patients care. This will largely but not exclusively include tasks such as taking and recording patients vital signs, point of care testing, patient preparation and escorting the patients where they need to go.
We are currently in the process of commencing a departmental redesign and this is a very exciting time to join us.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the provision of care to patients, supporting and supervised by a registered nurse.
- To carry out care and treatment tasks, delegated from professionally qualified staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability, numeracy and literacy skills as well as a significant level of interpersonal skills.
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
- The post holder will generally work with supervision close by and within well established procedures and practices. The post holder is required to use a degree of initiative and deal with matters independently where they can but should know when to refer to the manager.
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
- Numerate
- Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- Further education beyond mandatory schooling
Experience
Essential
- Up to date experience; worked within an acute care setting
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
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to learn and perform venepuncture
- Ability to perform 12 lead ECGs
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent
- Numerate
- Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- Further education beyond mandatory schooling
Experience
Essential
- Up to date experience; worked within an acute care setting
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
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to learn and perform venepuncture
- Ability to perform 12 lead ECGs
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).
