Senior Emergency Department Care Assistant

Royal Surrey Nhs Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford invites applications for a Senior Healthcare Assistant in the Emergency Department. The team has a dynamic patient pathway approach and a focus on delivering high standards of care in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist qualified nursing staff, perform essential clinical tasks, and contribute to a patient-centered service across day, weekend and night shifts. A positive, proactive attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Level 3 apprenticeship or relevant experience.
• Care Certificate completed.
• Level 2 functional skills in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Co-Mentor for HCA or equivalent completion.
• HCSW competencies completed.
• Team Leader Module or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality care under supervision of the MDT.
• Demonstrate nursing skills to meet patient needs with dignity and respect.
• Comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
• Provide healthcare and non-nursing duties to ensure an efficient ward service.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Level 2 English

Time management

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 apprenticeship

Care Certificate

Job description

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford invites applications for a Senior Healthcare Assistant in the Emergency Department. The team has a dynamic patient pathway approach and a focus on delivering high standards of care in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist qualified nursing staff, perform essential clinical tasks, and contribute to a patient-centered service across day, weekend and night shifts. A positive, proactive attitude and teamwork are essential.