Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant, Haemophilia and - London, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.

This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

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. S/he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
The postholder 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.
The role involves assisting patients seen in the department, measuring vital signs, taking blood samples and other specimens as necessary
Using their own initiative the postholder 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.

Person specification:

Royal Free World Class Values:

Essential criteria:

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent
Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Completion of Assessor training
Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days

Experience:

Essential criteria:

Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies
Good written and verbal communication skills
Competent in clinical decision making and prioritising care for a defined group of patients
Competent in taking baseline observations
Confident and articulate when communicating with MDT
Evidence of working effectively in a team
Ability to problem solving and use initiative
Evidence of professional development
Ability to deal with potentially distressing situations
Skilled in use of computer

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Covid-19 Vaccination

Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID1
We encourage and support staff to get COVID19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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.
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.