Job summary
The National Amyloidosis Centre (NAC) is funded centrally by NHS England to provide the UK service for the diagnosis and management of the whole national caseload of patients with amyloidosis.
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 nurse.
This post will be fixed term/secondment for 12 months covering maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to thedelivery of patients' individual care under the direction and supervision of aregistered 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. Tasks include but are not limited to, preparing patients for procedures such as MRI, measuring vital signs, assistant with diagnostic procedures such as fat aspirations, performing venepuncture, 6 minute walking tests and ECGs.
The successful candidate will also have experience in a clinical care environment/setting and have competence in Venepuncture.
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/
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
Desirable
- Completion of Assessor training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
- Previous experience of team work
- NHS experience
- Previous HCA/phlebotomy experience Band 3
Desirable
- Previous experience of customer care
- NAC experience
- Outpatient experience
Skills
Essential
- Competent in performing venepuncture
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
- EPR/Cerner or any other database experience
- Basic computer /key board skills
- Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients' vital signs
Desirable
- Competent in performing venepuncture (Cannulation & Phlebotomy)
- Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs, catheterisation, simple dressings
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Committed to developing self and others
- 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 & 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
Desirable
- Completion of Assessor training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
- Previous experience of team work
- NHS experience
- Previous HCA/phlebotomy experience Band 3
Desirable
- Previous experience of customer care
- NAC experience
- Outpatient experience
Skills
Essential
- Competent in performing venepuncture
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
- EPR/Cerner or any other database experience
- Basic computer /key board skills
- Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients' vital signs
Desirable
- Competent in performing venepuncture (Cannulation & Phlebotomy)
- Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs, catheterisation, simple dressings
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Committed to developing self and others
- 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).
