Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Emergency Department Assistant to join our friendly multidisciplinary team.
The Urgent Treatment Centre at Chase Farm is a forward thinking, dynamic, friendly environment offering a 7 day walk in service for both minor injuries and minor illnesses.
The post holder will liaise appropriately with members of the multi-disciplinary team includingregistered student nurses, trainee nurse associates, healthcare support workers, nurses,doctors, allied health professionals, porters, admin staff and domestic staff. The post holderwill also be expected to communicate effectively with patients and visitors.
Main duties of the job
As a member of Chase Farm UTC team the Emergency Department Assistant will act under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role will involve working in conjunction with professionally qualified staff, undertaking delegated care and treatment of patients attending the department.
You will be assisting in providing emergency care to our local population at our stand-alone, state of the art and pioneering UTC.
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 topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
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
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Language, pass level
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the public
- Previous healthcare experience in acute hospital setting caring for patients
Desirable
- Previous Emergency Department or urgent treatment experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good communication skills
- Skilled in time management
- Basic IT skills
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
Person Specification
World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Language, pass level
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the public
- Previous healthcare experience in acute hospital setting caring for patients
Desirable
- Previous Emergency Department or urgent treatment experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
- Good communication skills
- Skilled in time management
- Basic IT skills
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
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).
