Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is looking to hire an empathetic and non-judgmental Health Care Assistant with excellent communication skills to join their team on a fixed-term basis.
Qualified candidates who meet the requirements and need sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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About the Trust
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust provides acute and specialist healthcare services to over one million people every year.
Primarily serving the local communities across the eight boroughs that form the North West London Integrated Care System, the Trust is one of the largest in the country. Established in 2007, it employs more than 15,000 staff members dedicated to delivering exceptional care.
The Trust operates five renowned hospitals in central and west London:
- Charing Cross Hospital
- Hammersmith Hospital
- Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital
- St Mary’s Hospital
- The Western Eye Hospital
With a strong track record in research and education, these hospitals influence care and treatment both nationally and globally. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is also at the forefront of developing integrated and digital care services. Additionally, it provides private healthcare services through dedicated facilities across all sites, including the prestigious Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital.
The Trust remains committed to innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery, education, and research.
Position: Band 3 Health Care Assistant
Salary: £29,485 to £31,088 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London
About the Role
Are you looking for experience in Sexual Health and HIV or interested in trying something new? The Jefferiss Wing has an exciting opportunity to join our established nursing team.
We are looking for a pro-active, non-judgmental health care assistant to join our team for an 11 month fixed term period. If you would like to work in this exciting area of healthcare, our in house training and development programme will equip you with the skills you need. Based in The Jefferiss Wing at St Mary’s hospital, you will work in the Sexual Health Service carrying out tasks such as venepuncture and microscopy. Health Care Assistants play a central role in the delivery of patient care and this role is continuously developing in order to meet the changing care needs of the patients.
We are looking for a Health Care Assistant with:
- Experience in phlebotomy and/or sexual health screening (not essential)
- The ability to use your own initiative.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A non-judgmental & empathetic attitude
Main Duties
- To work across both clinics in Jefferiss Wing – The Sexual Health clinic and The HIV Outpatient Department (The Wharfside Clinic)
- To carry out care and treatment tasks, delegated from professionally qualified staff, requiring a range of technical ability.
- Ensure the clinic environment is safe and clean
- Fulfil any clerical duties
- To supervise less experienced Nursing Assistants
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide support for any area specified by the co-ordinating nurse on duty.
Qualifications
Education/ qualifications (Essential)
- QCF Level 3 in Health or equivalent (NVQ3, Advanced Apprenticeship) Numerate
- Able to speak and write English to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements.
Experience (Essential)
- Demonstrate a clear insight into the role.
- Up to date experience – worked within an acute care setting within the last 18 months.
- Willing to learn venepuncture and other relevant skills
Skills/knowledge/ abilities (Essential)
- Ability to work well within the team
- Ability to demonstrate caring approach
Desirable
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to perform venepuncture
Benefits
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
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Application Deadline
January 23, 2025