Senior Nursing Assistant - Hampstead, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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Hampstead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Main duties of the job:

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is able to use their initiative and are interested in nephrology, peritoneal dialysis and renal surgery.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant to work on our renal and dialysis ward.

As a Senior Nursing Assistant you will be working as part of the team providing care to patients and you will be accountable for the delivery of patient care under the leadership of the registered nurses.

Duties will include assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.

Experience in preparing and administering peritoneal dialysis is an advantage.

You must have completed a care certificate and recent experience of working with patients in the renal and dialysis area will be an added advantage.

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:

Education & professional Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

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 criteria:

Completion of Assessor training

Experience:

Essential criteria:

Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
Previous experience of team work

Desirable criteria:

Previous experience of customer care

Skills and aptitudes:

Essential criteria:

CAPD/APD experience
Ability to learn new skills quickly
Ability to plan and prioritise workload
Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
Basic computer /key board skills
Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients' vital signs

Desirable criteria:

Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs, catheterisation, simple dressings
Competent in performing cannulation and phlebotomy

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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.