Job summary To support qualified nursing staff in providing high quality individualised care to a defined group of service users, relatives and carers. Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles. Main duties of the job To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluationof care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment.To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgementsand decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff followingappropriate training and assessment of competency.To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives,aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients.To attain competencies, by following the Trusts required protocol.To act as chaperone when required. About us At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer: Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organisation And so much more To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £29,485 to £31,088 a year incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 273-DN-6707850 Job locations Potters Bar Community Hospital Barnet Road Potters Bar EN6 2RY Job description Job responsibilities To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment. To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job. To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff following appropriate training and assessment of competency. To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients. To attain competencies, by following the Trusts required protocol. To act as chaperone when required. Job description Job responsibilities To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment. To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job. To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff following appropriate training and assessment of competency. To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients. To attain competencies, by following the Trusts required protocol. To act as chaperone when required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential At least GCSE or Equivalent NVQ Level 2 Desirable NVQ Level 3 Skills and Knowledge Essential Good Communication (Writing and Speaking) IT skills Experience Essential Experience working with patient Desirable Ophthalmic experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential At least GCSE or Equivalent NVQ Level 2 Desirable NVQ Level 3 Skills and Knowledge Essential Good Communication (Writing and Speaking) IT skills Experience Essential Experience working with patient Desirable Ophthalmic experience 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 Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Potters Bar Community Hospital Barnet Road Potters Bar EN6 2RY Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)