Band 3 Emergency Department Assistant | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist within their Emergency Department. The role involves providing personal care, nutritional support, and performing essential medical tasks such as venepuncture. You will work closely with qualified practitioners and support patients throughout their hospital experience. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment with flexible hours and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Career training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support work.
• Ability to assist with meals and provide nutritional support.
• Basic medical skills including venepuncture and cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients including washing and dressing.
• Assist with meals and nutritional needs for patients.
• Perform initial investigations like cannulation and testing.
• Escort patients to necessary departments.
• Manage patient transfers and handover processes.
• Participate in daily cleaning and stocking tasks.

Skills

Patient personal care

Nutritional support

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Point of care testing

Job description

Job Overview

Act as a support worker within the multi-disciplinary team, under the direction of qualified practitioners. Provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff. Liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the Emergency Department (ED), including escalation of concerns related to patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient personal care including incontinence care, dressing, washing and oral care
• Nutritional support including assistance with patients' meals
• Performing initial investigations such as venepuncture, cannulation and point of care testing
• Escorting patients to different departments for treatments/investigations within the hospital
• Transferring patients within the department, including patient handover
• Daily cleaning and stocking

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 top.

Additional Information

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

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Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.