Health Care Assistant with Specialist Mental - London, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main duties of the job:

Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
To assist the staff in the delivery of direct patient care.
To undertake skilled nursing activities for which training and competency assessment has been undertaken.
To assist the nursing staff in maintaining patients wellbeing and dignity in a safe environment and in maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy.
To understand and adhere to all relevant trust policies and procedures.
To prioritise care as appropriate.
To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team utilising sensitivity, empathy and ability to manage conflict.

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:

Educated to GCSE level
NVQ in health related field

Experience:

Essential criteria:

Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment

Desirable criteria:

Previous experience of customer care

Values:

Essential criteria:

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Skills and aptitudes:

Essential criteria:

Good written and oral communication
Basic IT skills
Effective communication/interpersonal skills
Work as part of a team within set boundaries
Good organizational skills
Understanding of base line observations
Able to follow instructions
Willing to learn and undertake new skills

Desirable criteria:

Phlebotomy skills

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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.