Job summaryJoin our dedicated and friendly team at our esteemed private practice unit at Royal Free Hospital.Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to patients? Do you have excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a supportive environment? If so, we would love to hear from you!As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in assisting nurses and medical staff in providing high standards care to our patients.Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients everyday. Apply now and be part of our compassionate team.Main duties of the jobWe welcome enthusiastic applicants to become part of our team.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 Healthcare Support Worker 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.There is the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.To act as a role model for student nurses and colleagues.About usThe 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 topFor more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.ukJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialRelevant experience in an acute hospital settingRelevant experience with working with the publicFull awareness and understanding of health and safety protocols including infection controlDesirableRelevant experience in PhlebotomyCannulationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the trust valuesEducation & Professional QualificationsEssentialGCSE Level or EquivalentDesirableCannulation and Phlebotomy Certificate of competenceSkills and AtitudesEssentialGood communication and Interpersonal skillsAbility to work under pressureAbility to organize workloads effectivelyAbility to adhere to operating proceduresAbility to deal sensitively with patientsAbility to work in a teamPersonal Qualities & AttributesEssentialBe a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approachAbility to demonstrate initiative and solve problemsAbility to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleaguesEnthusiastic and assertiveAdaptable to changeDiplomatic and calmTo be flexible and approachableCommited to self developmentComputer literacyDesirableFlexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the serviceParticipate in late evening and weekend rota if requiredDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Free LondonPond StLondonNW3 2QGEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)