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Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
- Experience
Previous experience of team work
- Experience
Previous experience of customer care
- Skills and aptitudes
Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs, simple dressings
- Skills and aptitudes
Expert in performing phlebotomy
- Skills and aptitudes
Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Skills and aptitudes
Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Skills and aptitudes
Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
- Skills and aptitudes
Basic computer / keyboard skills
- Skills and aptitudes
Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients’ vital signs
- Royal Free shared commitments
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Committed to developing self and others
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Diplomatic and calm
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Non-judgemental attitude
- Personal Qualities & attributes
Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Education and professional qualifications
NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent/New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
- Education and professional qualifications
Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent
- Education and professional qualifications
Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills and aptitudes
Cannulation skills
- Education and professional qualifications
Completion of Assessor training
Job overview
This vacancy is for 2 days per week - ideally candidates will be available on Monday and Friday for this role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant to join the HIV Service at the Ian Charleson Day Centre (ICDC), part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
ICDC is one of the UK's largest HIV outpatient services, providing specialist care to more than 3,400 people living with HIV. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and who enjoys working within a busy, supportive multidisciplinary team.
As a Senior Nursing Assistant, you will work alongside nurses, doctors, pharmacists and administrative colleagues to support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred HIV care. The role involves both direct patient care and clinical support activities, helping to ensure a positive experience for patients attending the service.
You will undertake a range of delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a registered nurse and will have opportunities to develop new skills and contribute to the smooth running of our clinics and day care services.
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. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
- Assist with the induction, supervision and training and development of Band 2 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 student nurses and colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Band 3 HIV Healthcare Support Worker with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 Per annum Inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata). The contract type is Permanent: Part time - 0.4wte / 15 hours per week. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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