Emergency Department Assistant - Barnet, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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Barnet, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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

Working for our organisation:

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

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria:

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

GCSE Maths and English Language, grade C or above (or equivalent)
Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training

Desirable criteria:

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or Care Certificate

Experience:

Essential criteria:

Previous experience of working with the public
Previous experience working in healthcare setting

Desirable criteria:

Previous healthcare experience in acute hospital setting caring for patients who are unwell
Previous Emergency Department experience

Skills & Aptitudes:

Essential criteria:

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 criteria:

A mature and professional attitude/enthusiastic and positive
Displays compassion and understanding

Others:

Essential criteria:

Able to work flexible shift pattern, including night duty
Expresses an interest in this area of work

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Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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AT

Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
If you are an
EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK

Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

The Trust uses
electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.