Emergency Team Assistant

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 07 May 2025

Job summary

Join Us as an Emergency Team Assistant at Charing Cross Hospital! Are you ready to step into a role where every second counts and every action makes an impact? We are looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to become part of our exceptional team in the Emergency Department at Charing Cross Hospital. This is your chance to make a real difference in patients' lives within a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Who we are: Follow the link to our new trust video to learn about Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust About us | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Why You Should Join Us:As an Emergency Team Assistant, you'll collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care to patients in critical moments. Your role will be essential to the department, and you'll perform vital tasks such as:

  • Conducting patient observations.
  • Performing phlebotomy and cannulation.
  • Undertaking ECGs.
  • Escalating concerns to ensure patient safety and the highest standard of care.
This position offers an opportunity to grow your skills in a challenging yet supportive setting, while contributing to the well-being of those who need it most.

Main duties of the job

What We're Looking For:We are seeking individuals who are:

  • Compassionate, with a genuine passion for patient care.
  • Skilled communicators who can thrive in a dynamic environment.
  • Excited to work under the supervision of our experienced registered nurses, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Are You Ready to Make an Impact? If you're eager to take on this exciting role and elevate your career, apply now! Together, let's improve lives, one patient at a time.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1633

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace road

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Numerate
  • care certificate

Desirable

  • QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

  • Plastering competency

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
  • Up to date experience; worked within an acute care setting within the last 18 months

Desirable

  • Experience working in an acute care setting
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Numerate
  • care certificate

Desirable

  • QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship)

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to perform venepuncture and cannulation

Desirable

  • Plastering competency

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
  • Up to date experience; worked within an acute care setting within the last 18 months

Desirable

  • Experience working in an acute care setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace road

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace road

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Emergency Department Matron

Amy Hill

Amy.hill33@nhs.net

02033125451

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-MIC-1633

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace road

London

W6 8RF


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