Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic health care assistant, either experienced or new in the field. You will be proactive in learning and will be supported by an experienced team of senior nurses and clinical practice educators.

Paterson ward is the place for you if you enjoy working in a surgical setting. We comprise of a 14 bedded ward, a day case unit with recovery and the Surgical assessment unit. Staff get rotated within the three areas. Our patients come from diverse specialities like general surgery, vascular, orthopaedics and trauma. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in all of the above areas.

Main duties of the job

o To support the ward team in providing a comprehensive, high quality, efficientservice to our patients.

o Using various methods of communication to colleagues and patients at all levels and ensuring that responses are timely, accurate and appropriate.

o To carry out any reasonable support task as requested by the ward team.

o To highlight or raise concerns relating to equipment, patient safety or otherwise to the Nurse in charge or Matron.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent
Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements

Desirable

Venepuncture and cannulation

Experience

Essential

Up to date experience; worked within an acute care setting within the last 18 months

Desirable

Experience working in a surgical ward

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

Ability to work well within the team
Ability to demonstrate caring approach
Able to use technology and equipment to assist in patient care
Able to work on own initiative

Desirable

Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to learn and perform venepuncture

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