Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant Support Worker

The closing date is 16 October 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking healthcare support worker to join the team and support the Unit Manager in the delivery of care to our Kidney and Urology Outpatients Unit patients.

You must have previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment as well as customer care experience.

The unit operates Monday to Friday 0800 to 1800 and the post holder is required to work 5 days per week. The position is not suitable to candidates seeking weekend or night working hours.

There is the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.

For further information and to organise an informal visit to the unit please contact Paulo De Oliveira, Senior Matron for Renal and Urology , 020 7794 0500 extension 31089.

Main duties of the job

Please see main body of Job description for further details on the role.

The Senior Nursing Assistant will assist with the induction, supervision and training and, development of Band 2 Nursing Assistants and student nurses under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The Senior Nursing Assistant demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. S/he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

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 link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7349494-A

Job locations

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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 & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent/New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
  • Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent
  • Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of customer care

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload
  • Ability to communicate and present written information clearly Basic computer /key board skills

Desirable

  • Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs, catheterisation, simple dressings

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
  • Committed to developing self and others
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent/New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
  • Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent
  • Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience of customer care

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload
  • Ability to communicate and present written information clearly Basic computer /key board skills

Desirable

  • Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs, catheterisation, simple dressings

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
  • Committed to developing self and others

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Pond Street

London

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 London NHS Foundation Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Matron for Renal and Urology

Paulo De Oliveira

paulo.deoliveira1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7349494-A

Job locations

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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