Job overview
The Royal London Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in Ward 10E. This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers as well as attracting individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.
We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as:
1. Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
2. Assisting with personal care and mobility
3. Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs
4. Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
5. Simple wound dressings
6. Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.
7. An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients.
The postholder will work within 10E (Vascular Ward): Is dedicated beds for the management and care of vascular patients. This will involve close MDT working for patients requiring urgent and emergency vascular procedures.
*PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
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