Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: Successful candidate will be required to work across site at both Barnet General and Chase Farm Hospitals. Mixture of Long days, weekends and shorter days
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross site working in all outpatient Gynaecology settings at both Barnet General and Chase Farm Hospitals. Weekend, Long days, short days and bank holiday cover will be required.)
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-6774831
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Barnet Hospital
- Town
- Barnet
- Salary
- £28,622 - £30,225 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Band 3 Nursing Assistant - Gynaecology Outpatients / Oncology
Band 3
Job overview
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.
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 at both Barnet General and Chase Farm Hospitals, the successful candidate will be expected to work at both of these hospital sites in our Gynaecology Outpatient / Oncology Clinics.
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.
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
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- 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
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of team work
Desirable criteria
- 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 important of confidentiality/privacy and dignity
- Can explain the principles of infection control
- Willing to develop own knowledge and practice
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Demonstrates self-motivation and common sense
- Diplomatic and calm
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Joanne Whitnall
- Job title
- Senior Gynae Sister, Barnet & Chase Farm Hospitals
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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