Job summary
EDTAs' will work under the direct supervision of RNs as part of the multidisciplinary departmental team undertaking duties in relation to direct fundamental patient care and a full range of support functions that may include clerical duties.
EDTAs' will deliver delegated, supervised work as assigned by RN as appropriate, ensure that there is continual feedback to the Registered nurse about the patient's condition.
EDTAs' will contribute to the delivery of quality patient care to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of patients maintaining privacy and dignity at all times
Main duties of the job
Assist with the maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment
Patients with personal hygiene needs
Perform Venepuncture and Cannulation
Apply plaster of paris to fractured limbs
Catheterisation
Work in collaboration with registered nursing staff to provide care
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through performance review, clinical supervision and continuing education.
- To complete mandatory training, as determined by the Trust.
- To personally adhere to all Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To be able to use department level IT packages.
- May be exposed to violence and aggression from patients, carers or visitors
- Will be required to support patients who require enhanced care levels, perhaps due to confusion or risk of falling
- Will be exposed to bereavement and bereaved carers, and may be required to support them emotionally
- Will be frequently required to move and handle patients as per departmental needs
- Role is generally predictable, but require all EDTA to respond to unexpected clinical situations frequently.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through performance review, clinical supervision and continuing education.
- To complete mandatory training, as determined by the Trust.
- To personally adhere to all Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To be able to use department level IT packages.
- May be exposed to violence and aggression from patients, carers or visitors
- Will be required to support patients who require enhanced care levels, perhaps due to confusion or risk of falling
- Will be exposed to bereavement and bereaved carers, and may be required to support them emotionally
- Will be frequently required to move and handle patients as per departmental needs
- Role is generally predictable, but require all EDTA to respond to unexpected clinical situations frequently.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy to secondary school standard or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent experience
- Phlebotomy
- Cannulation
- Plaster of Paris application competency
- Catheterisation competency
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year working in an acute hospital setting
- IT Literate with clear communication and documentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Emergency Department
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to carry out ECG recordings.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy to secondary school standard or above
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in Health Care or equivalent experience
- Phlebotomy
- Cannulation
- Plaster of Paris application competency
- Catheterisation competency
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 year working in an acute hospital setting
- IT Literate with clear communication and documentation skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Emergency Department
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to carry out ECG recordings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
