Job summary
Employer heading
Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant - National Amyloidosis Centre
Band 3
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.
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Job overview
The National Amyloidosis Centre (NAC) is funded centrally by NHS England to provide the UK service for the diagnosis and management of the whole national caseload of patients with amyloidosis.
As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients’ individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Main duties of the job
Key Requirements:
The Senior Nursing Assistant demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. S/he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent. Tasks include but are not limited to, preparing patients for procedures such as MRI, measuring vital signs, assistant with diagnostic procedures such as fat aspirations, performing venepuncture, 6 minute walking tests and ECGs.
The successful candidate will also have experience in a clinical care environment/setting and have competence in Venepuncture.
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
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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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent/New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent
- Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
- Previous experience of team work
- NHS experience
- Previous HCA/phlebotomy experience Band 2/3
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of cardiology, renal or oncology.
- NAC experience
- Outpatient experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in performing venepuncture (Cannulation & Phlebotomy)
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
- EPR/Cerner or any other database experience
- Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients’ vital signs
- Competent in performing procedure e.g. ECGs, 6MWD
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
- Mihaela Simion
- Job title
- NAC Clinic Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 7433 2738
- Additional information
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Recruitment Support
Open Monday to Friday
08:30 am to 17:30pm
- Telephone
- 01629 702338
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