Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are passionate about getting it right for patients and their families. In order to achieve this we are looking to appoint a compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated and caring nursing healthcare assistant (HCA) who has proven experience in providing care. Mix off Monday to Friday to, long days and weekend shifts.
The successful candidate will join our busy, friendly clinical team of Clinical Nurse specialists, Nurses and Doctors to deliver safe and effective care to patients who are having general outpatient gynaecology appointments and outpatient diagnostic procedures in our Gynaecology outpatient department.
A vital part of this role will be acting as a support and chaperone to the patient so we are looking for someone that has excellent communication skills and who can build an excellent relationship with our patients quickly.
Informal discussions/visits welcome.
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
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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
1. Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education
Essential
2. Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
3. Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent
4. Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
5. NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
6. New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
7. Previous experience of team work
Desirable
8. Interest or experience within a carer role/setting
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
9. Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
10. Good organisational skills
11. Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
12. Ability to work in a team
13. Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality/privacy and dignity
14. Can explain the principles of infection control
15. Willing to develop own knowledge and practice
Personal Qualities
Essential
16. Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
17. Demonstrates self-motivation and common sense
18. Diplomatic and calm
19. Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
20. Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service