Job summary
As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of maternity clients individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered midwife ..
The post holder will practice in accordance with trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Undertake duty of band 2 health care assistant on the Maternity unit at Royal Free Hospital.
The post holder will be required to contribute to the delivery of clients individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered midwife
Please see attached job description
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
The remits of this post include but not limited to:
Perform the following clinical duties informing the midwife of the results and recording these appropriately:
- Taking temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Maintaining fluid balance charts
- Taking blood if trained or undertaking training and assessment to acquire these skills
- Responding to call bells
- Obtaining and testing mid-stream urine sample
- To assist staff in maintaining clients well-being and dignity in a safe environment.
- To assist staff in maintaining client confidentiality and privacy.
- Preparing treatment areas and equipment as requested including maintenance of stock levels.
- Assisting with infant feeding
- Assisting the scrub nurse / midwife in the operating theatre after appropriate training.
- Safe cleaning, storage and / or disposal of equipment according to the Health and Safety at Work act.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The remits of this post include but not limited to:
Perform the following clinical duties informing the midwife of the results and recording these appropriately:
- Taking temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Maintaining fluid balance charts
- Taking blood if trained or undertaking training and assessment to acquire these skills
- Responding to call bells
- Obtaining and testing mid-stream urine sample
- To assist staff in maintaining clients well-being and dignity in a safe environment.
- To assist staff in maintaining client confidentiality and privacy.
- Preparing treatment areas and equipment as requested including maintenance of stock levels.
- Assisting with infant feeding
- Assisting the scrub nurse / midwife in the operating theatre after appropriate training.
- Safe cleaning, storage and / or disposal of equipment according to the Health and Safety at Work act.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Willing to develop and work towards Diploma Level 2
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or / Diploma Level 2 or equivalent (Healthcare related subject)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of team work
Desirable
- Previous experience of customer care
- Interest or experience within a carer role/setting
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
- Good organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with clients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
- Ability to work well within a team
- Can explain the principles of infection control
- Willing to develop own knowledge and practice
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Demonstrates self-motivation and common sense
- Diplomatic and calm
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Willing to develop and work towards Diploma Level 2
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or / Diploma Level 2 or equivalent (Healthcare related subject)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of team work
Desirable
- Previous experience of customer care
- Interest or experience within a carer role/setting
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
- Good organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with clients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
- Ability to work well within a team
- Can explain the principles of infection control
- Willing to develop own knowledge and practice
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Demonstrates self-motivation and common sense
- Diplomatic and calm
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
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).
