About this role
Job summary
Embarking on a professional journey with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust promises an enriching career experience.
As a pioneering institution at the forefront of healthcare excellence, we offer a dynamic environment characterised by innovation, collaboration and a deep commitment to patient wellbeing.
You will become part of a team dedicated to pushing boundaries, embracing cutting-edge technology and continuously enhancing the delivery of world-class healthcare services.
With a focus on professional development, work-life balance, and a culture of inclusivity, the trust provides a platform for you to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of healthcare.
Main duties of the job
To provide high-quality, compassionate care and support to patients as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will assist with patients' personal care, comfort, mobility, nutrition, observations, and wellbeing, while maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns to registered staff. They will promote a safe, clean, and welcoming environment, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and contribute to the smooth running of the ward or department in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
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.
Person Specification
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- Vocational Level 2 in health or equivalent relevant experience
- Achievement of or willing to undertake level 2 functional skills
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to summon help in an emergency
- Able to report risk issues to manager
- Ability to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to the work area
- Able to pass on ideas to manager on improvement of services
- Able to maintain resources efficiently and effectively
- Able to reports problems as they arise and solve them where possible
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of maintaining privacy and dignity
- Understands importance of Health Promotion
- Able to alert trained staff of change in patient's condition
- Demonstrates attention to detail, in preparation to carry out tasks
- Demonstrates compassion for patients
- Able to assist with essential care for patients as directed
- Able to record routine observations after training
- Able to use designated medical devices after training
- Able to carry out clinical procedures as required
- Able to use a computer/ learn how to use a computer to record information
- Able to input and retrieve data/information safely and correctly
Experience
Essential
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training
- Working in a team
- Working in a Health Care or related setting
- Good standard of written and spoken English
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing
- Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
- Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone
Other requirements
Essential
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Adaptable and flexible
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN53DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)