Band 3 Emergency Department Assistant

NHS; Enfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Emergency Department Assistant at NHS Chase Farm Hospital, providing emergency care and collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal for individuals with a willingness to learn and prior healthcare experience, supporting patients in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Language, pass level required.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or Care Certificate necessary.
• Willingness to undertake training emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing emergency care to patients.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team members.
• Work under the supervision of Registered Nurse.

Skills

Ability to work as a team member

Skilled in time management

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English Language, pass level

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or Care Certificate

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Emergency Department Assistant to join our friendly multidisciplinary team.

The Urgent Treatment Centre at Chase Farm is a forward thinking, dynamic, friendly environment offering a 7 day walk in service for both minor injuries and minor illnesses.

The post holder will liaise appropriately with members of the multi-disciplinary team includingregistered student nurses, trainee nurse associates, healthcare support workers, nurses,doctors, allied health professionals, porters, admin staff and domestic staff. The post holderwill also be expected to communicate effectively with patients and visitors.

Main duties of the job

As a member of Chase Farm UTC team the Emergency Department Assistant will act under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role will involve working in conjunction with professionally qualified staff, undertaking delegated care and treatment of patients attending the department.

You will be assisting in providing emergency care to our local population at our stand-alone, state of the art and pioneering UTC.

About us

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 topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person Specification

World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Language, pass level
• Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or Care Certificate

Experience

• Previous experience of working with the public
• Previous healthcare experience in acute hospital setting caring for patients
• Previous Emergency Department or urgent treatment experience

Skills and aptitudes

• Ability to work as a team member
• Skilled in time management
• Basic IT skills
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately

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.

Chase Farm Hospital, Urgent Treatment Centre

Matron / Advanced Clinical Practitioner - UTC

£29,176 to £30,225 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS ( Pro rata )

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital, Urgent Treatment Centre