Job summary
- Main area
- Radiology/Ultrasound
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-6293578-B
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Barnet Hospital
- Town
- Barnet
- Salary
- £26,696 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Band 2 Health Care Assistant
Band 2
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
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
Working for our organisation
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 link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent
- New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of team work
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of customer care
- Interest or experience within a carer role/setting
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Can explain the principles of infection control
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Naylor
- Job title
- Ultrasound Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 216 4859
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support
Open Monday to Friday
08:30 am to 17:30pm
- Telephone
- 01629 702338
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