Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant, Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre
Caring for patients in an outpatient and day case setting. You will be required to take venous and peripheral capillary samples (for Point-Of-Care testing) for which training will be provided. You will record patients vital signs, provide basic nursing care and ensure the department is stocked with clinical supplies. The post holder will support the anticoagulation and haemophilia nursing teams in the smooth running of clinics, working under the direct supervision of registered specialist nurses.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients' individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
The Senior Nursing Assistant demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. S/he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
The post-holder will be based in the Haemophilia & Thrombosis Centre and will also be required to attend patients in the main outpatient department, mainly to provide point of care blood testing and phlebotomy.
The role involves assisting patients seen in the department, measuring vital signs, taking blood samples and other specimens as necessary.
Using their own initiative the post-holder will keep material resources of the department, well stocked and in good order and help to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Assist with the induction of new band 3 Nursing Assistants under the supervision of a registered nurse.
There is the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.
To act as a role model for colleagues.
Education & professional Qualifications
* Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent
* NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent/New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
* Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days
* Completion of Assessor training
Royal Free World Class Values
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
* Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
* Previous experience of team work
* Previous experience of customer care
Skills and aptitudes
* Competent in performing cannulation and phlebotomy
* Ability to learn new skills quickly
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload
* Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
* Basic computer /key board skills
* Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients' vital signs
* Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs, point of care testing, simple dressings
Personal Qualities & attributes
* Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
* Committed to developing self and others
* 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
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.
£31,554 to £33,270 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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