Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note:
THE ROLE WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
- To assist the staff in the delivery of direct patient care.
To assist the nursing staff in maintaining patients well-being and dignity in a safe
- To understand and support safeguarding principles for patients and escalate any concerns to the registered nurse.
- At all times to respect patients' privacy and dignity.
To communicate in an appropriate manner with patients and relatives
Answering the telephone and relaying messages to the appropriate member of staff
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- To assist the nurses in keeping the medical records of patients safe and confidential.
- Undertake delegated clerical duties including filing, finding notes and administrative tasks, adhering to the Data Protection Act.
- To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.
- To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
- New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of team work
Desirable
- Previous experience of customer care
- Interest or experience within a carer role/setting
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
- Good organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
- Can explain the principles of infection control
- Willing to develop own knowledge and practice
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
- New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of team work
Desirable
- Previous experience of customer care
- Interest or experience within a carer role/setting
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
- Good organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
- Can explain the principles of infection control
- Willing to develop own knowledge and practice
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).
