The Healthcare Assistant works as part of the department team under the supervision of registered nurses and midwives and:
- Participates in the delivery of patient care
- Contributes towards ward/department organisation
· Supports registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment
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· Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family/visitors/carers.
· Respond appropriately to queries, take phone messages, and pass on written and verbal information to patients.
· Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to trained staff.
· Identify own learning needs and produce a personal development plan in conjunction with the department nurse manage.
· Assist in maintaining a clean environment that is conducive to safe practice.
· Report any issues at work that may put health, safety and security at risk.
· Maintain and improve the patient’s mobility using appropriate equipment and handling techniques.
· Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e., help with moving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment.
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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
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TheHealthcareAssistantworksaspartofthedepartmentteamunderthe supervision of registered nurses and midwives and:
- Participatesinthedeliveryofpatientcare
- Contributestowardsward/departmentorganisation
- Supportsregisterednursesintheprovisionofasafeandcaringenvironment
Keyworkingrelationshipswithallmembersofthemulti-professionalteam,including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and support workers.
Maintainpatientconfidentiality
Maintainprofessionalboundariesandworkingrelationshipswithpatientsandcolleagues
Workwithinownpersonal/professionallimitationsandseekhelpofothersto maintain safe practice.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025