Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant, Haemophilia and - London, United Kingdom - Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Description
People with thrombosis and bleeding disorders are needing great care as they come to our department for investigation, diagnosis and therapy.
Are you the person we are looking for to be a part of the multidisciplinary team caring for such patients?We are looking for someone with recent experience of working as an nursing assistant or phlebotomist at band 3. We will also consider those with substantial relevant experience at band 2 as a nursing assistant or phlebotomist. You must have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. You will contribute to ensuring the out-patient or day case journey though the department is safe and effective.
Caring for patients in an outpatient and day case setting.
You will be required to take venous and peripheral capillary samples (for Point-Of-Care testing) for which training will be provided.
You will record patients vital signs, provide basic nursing care and ensure the department is stocked with clinical supplies.The post holder will support the anticoagulation and haemophilia nursing teams in the smooth running of clinics, working under the direct supervision of registered specialist nurses.
The Katharine Dormandy Haemophilia & Thrombosis Centre provides thrombosis and anticoagulation services along with services for patients with inherited and acquired bleeding and thrombotic disorders including investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
It is a recognised International Haemophilia Training Centre, and there are lots of opportunities to participate in education, training and research.
To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website.Hours will be: 8am to 4pm on Mon, Wed, and Fri; 9am - 5pm on Tuesday and Thursday
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.
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.
The post-holder will be based in the Haemophilia & Thrombosis Centre and will also be required to attend patients in the main outpatient department, mainly to provide point of care blood testing and phlebotomy.
Using their own initiative the post-holder will keep material resources of the department, well stocked and in good order and help to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Assist with the induction of new band 3 Nursing Assistants under the supervision of a registered nurse.
There is the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.
To act as a role model for colleagues.
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