Main area Emergency Surgical Assessment Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work, Long days, Night, weekdays and weekends.) Job ref 200-6575947-GO-ND-A
Employer St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St. George's University Hospitals Town London Salary £29,485 - £31,088 per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 05/02/2025 23:59
Band 3
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
Job overview
* An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to work full time on Nye Bevan Unit in St Georges Hospital.
* Nye Bevan Unit is a Platinum awarded Emergency Surgical Assessment unit that specialises in the care of patients with Maxfax, General Surgical, urological, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Gynaecological and ENT conditions.
* We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic healthcare assistant with a desire to provide effective and efficient care.
* You will need to be responsive to the changing demands and priorities on the unit and show a willingness to undertake extended roles.
* The role of Band 3 Healthcare Assistant is fundamental here, and the applicant would work as a skilled member of the team ensuring a high standard of care was delivered to all patients.
* Applicants must have experience working as a Band 2 in a surgical setting or be currently working as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant with an NHS Care Certificate.
* The Unit has an excellent team of Nursing, Medical and Support staff who have extremely high standards and give exemplary patient care.
* You should possess good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* A kind, caring, compassionate and professional attitude is essential along with being able to work in a busy environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the clinical team in assessing, treating, and caring for patients in Emergency Surgical Assessment Unit by:
* Supporting the clinician.
* Working within an interdisciplinary team of nursing, medical and clericals to perform investigations.
* Transferring patients to wards, theatres and various other areas within the hospital.
* Undertaking routine phlebotomy and cannulation (desirable).
* Performing routine observations and assessment including weight, height, blood pressure, vital signs, urinalysis and pregnancy testing.
* Answering the telephone and dealing with patient queries and passing on messages to the team as necessary.
* Ensuring all areas of the ward, the clinic and patient waiting room are clean and stocked appropriately.
* Ordering laboratory and clinical supplies and ensuring stock levels are maintained.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.
Person specification
Education
* Basic literacy and numeracy
* NHS Care Certificate
* NVQ level 2 in acute care or willing to undertake
Experience
* At least 2 years HCA experience
* 3 years experience in a surgical setting
Skills and Abilities
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Able to work on own initiative and minimal supervision.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Care certificate
* Willingness to gain more skills
* Venepuncture and Cannulation
Knowledge
* Able to work as part of a team
* Willingness to take on new responsibilities
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
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