Job summary
We are excited to announce there is an opportunity for a Emergency Department Assistant to join our OUTSTANDING Emergency Department in the heart of East London.
You will be joining a team that is one of the highest performing Emergency Departments in the UK, that achieves consistently good clinical engagement, patient flow and has an OUTSTANDING rating at CQC.
We are looking for an Emergency Department Assistant who will assist in the flow of patients through the Emergency Department and through the admission ward.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties include:
- The post holder will provide patient transfer services between the ED, ACU (Admissions Unit) and other locations within the hospital.
- You will assist in the patient's comfort needs and mobilization during transfer between location.
- You will assist in general collection and delivery services for the ED if required. This may include laundry, equipment and waste.
- You will assist in the turnaround of cubicle spaces including cleaning and restocking for the next patient
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications to demonstrate a good standard of general education
- Basic skills in literacy and numeracy
- NVQ Level 2 in Portering; or willing to work towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing high quality customer service
- Previous experience of working within a Team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital environment
- Previous Portering experience
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to deal affectively and sensitively with members of the public
- Carry out all other manual handling tasks as required.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work using own initiative
- Ability to work in a busy environment
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications to demonstrate a good standard of general education
- Basic skills in literacy and numeracy
- NVQ Level 2 in Portering; or willing to work towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing high quality customer service
- Previous experience of working within a Team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a hospital environment
- Previous Portering experience
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to deal affectively and sensitively with members of the public
- Carry out all other manual handling tasks as required.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work using own initiative
- Ability to work in a busy 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).
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).
