Job summary
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
The Emergency Department Assistant's main duties include but are not inclusive to:
Patient personal care including incontinence care, dressing, washing and oral care
Nutritional support including assistant patients with meals
Performing initial investigations such as venepuncture, cannulation and point of care testing
Escorting patients to different departments for treatments/investigations within the hospital
Transferring patients within the department, including patient handover
Daily cleaning and stocking.
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
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Language, grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the public
- Previous experience working in healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience in acute hospital setting caring for patients who are unwell
- Previous Emergency Department experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good communication skills
- Skilled in time management
- Basic IT skills
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A mature and professional attitude/enthusiastic and positive
- Displays compassion and understanding
Others
Essential
- Able to work flexible shift pattern, including night duty
- Expresses an interest in this area of work
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Language, grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the public
- Previous experience working in healthcare setting
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience in acute hospital setting caring for patients who are unwell
- Previous Emergency Department experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good communication skills
- Skilled in time management
- Basic IT skills
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A mature and professional attitude/enthusiastic and positive
- Displays compassion and understanding
Others
Essential
- Able to work flexible shift pattern, including night duty
- Expresses an interest in this area of work
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).
