Band 3 Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us in our busy Paediatric Emergency Department Royal Free, as a Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant in a newly created role as we expand the team. We consider the department to be an innovative, creative and friendly environment for those healthcare professionals who wish to provide high quality patient centred care. You will have a can do attitude and be working with people who are as motivated as you are to deliver high standards of care in a supportive, responsive and cheery environment.

As a member of Royal Free Paediatric Emergency Department team the Paediatric EDA will act under the supervision of the Paediatric Registered Nurse. The role will involve working in conjunction with professionally qualified staff, undertaking delegated care and treatment of patients attending the department.

You will be assisting in providing emergency care to children and young persons with the knowledge and skills of providing play and distractions, and adjusting the care according to the Child or Young Persons' needs.

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

In summary:

• To work as a Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant within a high pressured, fast moving environment
• To prioritise and deliver care to patients
• To demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practise within the delivery of patient care in the Paediatric Emergency Department
• To ensure patients' safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times
• Assist in age-related play and distraction therapy
• To support Registered Nurses and other Healthcare Workers/Professionals of the Paediatric Emergency Department
• To undertake such duties as determined by the Department Managers and Matron including working within the main department during times of surge.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

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

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