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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

Would you like to work with new mothers and babies, supporting them, while supporting the maternity team at the Royal free London, to provide World Class Maternity care. on the Barnet site.

We are looking for Maternity Healthcare Assistants who have reached a good standard of education which include GCSE Maths and English [or equivalent) You will have excellent communication skills, be sensitive to the needs of women going through pregnancy and childbirth and have the ability to work as part of our dynamic team.

In return we provide a range of in-service training in order to develop your skills within the role.

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.
  • Perform the clinical duties informing the midwife of the results and recording these appropriately on the electronic records system ( Full training will be given on the trust systems )
  • Assist in orientating patients and visitors to the ward environment.
  • Support and assist women with the initiation and maintenance of breast feeding following appropriate training.
  • Escorting women and their babies to ward areas and other departments as agreed/requested by the midwife. This may involve the use of wheelchairs or beds and trolleys.
  • Giving information to women and their families regarding their care, directing queries to professional staff as appropriate in a sensitive manner.
  • Acting as a chaperone to the midwives/doctors as requested.
  • Additional clinical duties may be delegated to the Maternity Assistant as appropriate, following discussion and in-service training.
  • Act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in England.
  • Supporting the theatre staff

About us

The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:

  • all of the time Confident because we are clearly
  • and cared for that they are always in safe hands

Details

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6107498

Job locations

Royal free Hospital Site

Pond street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered midwife or nurse.

  • Perform a full range of manual and clerical duties.

  • Supports registered midwives and nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment.

  • To practice in accordance with trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.

  • The Maternity Assistant has the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.

  • To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide a sensitive and caring service to women and their families.

  • To ensure good practice and professionalism is demonstrated at all times in leading by example.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered midwife or nurse.

  • Perform a full range of manual and clerical duties.

  • Supports registered midwives and nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment.

  • To practice in accordance with trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.

  • The Maternity Assistant has the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.

  • To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide a sensitive and caring service to women and their families.

  • To ensure good practice and professionalism is demonstrated at all times in leading by example.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional 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 and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to communicate effectively with clients, 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

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional 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 and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to communicate effectively with clients, 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal free Hospital Site

Pond street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal free Hospital Site

Pond street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Emrita Popoola

emrita.popoola@nhs.net

07929789083

Details

Date posted

15 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6107498

Job locations

Royal free Hospital Site

Pond street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


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