Band 2 Health Care Assistant

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Please note the position is not eligible for sponsorship so applicants must have Right to Work in the UK so overseas applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant at the trust, you will be involved in and assist with the delivery of Ultrasound services covering the main ultrasound department and Antenatal clinic.You must have good organisational skills, provide individualised care and empathy and be able to communicate effectively. Additionally to contribute towards efficient service delivery.

This role will rotate through Barnet, Chase Farm, Edgware and Finchley Memorial Hospitals

About us

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

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Date posted

06 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6293578-D

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent
  • Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
  • New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of team work

Desirable

  • Previous experience of customer care
  • Interest or experience within a carer role/setting

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness of the importantance of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
  • Willing to develop own knowledge and practice

Desirable

  • Can explain the principles of infection control
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent
  • Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
  • New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of team work

Desirable

  • Previous experience of customer care
  • Interest or experience within a carer role/setting

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
  • Good organisational skills
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Able to demonstrate an awareness of the importantance of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
  • Willing to develop own knowledge and practice

Desirable

  • Can explain the principles of infection control

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ultrasound Clinical Lead

Paul Naylor

p.naylor@nhs.net

02082164859

Date posted

06 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6293578-D

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ


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