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Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Positive and flexible approach to work
- Other
Demonstrates respect towards Patients, relatives and other staff members
- Other
Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Skills
Ability to work as a team member
- Skills
Ability to work effectively within a busy environment
- Skills
Ability to learn new skills
- Skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge
Basic Numeracy
- Knowledge
Basic Computer Skills
- Knowledge
Understanding of patient confidentiality
- Knowledge
Health and safety understanding
- Experience
Experience working with the general public
- Experience
Health Care Experience
- Qualifications
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Certification in Venepuncture and cannulation
Job overview
We are currently recruiting for Emergency Department Assistants who are dynamic and self-motivated; to join our friendly multidisciplinary team helping to deliver high-class emergency care within the Emergency Department.
Depending upon previous experience, the successful candidate can expect to be trained up to perform phlebotomy/Cannulation and develop skills in treatment of injuries such as skin closure and plastering skills. This is in addition to the basic nursing care of the patient which includes empirical observations, attending to comfort and hygiene needs, and sometimes just making the difference in a patient’s experience by something as minor as a cup of tea or the reassurance of holding someone’s hand.
You should be flexible, enthusiastic and passionate about emergency care and an excellent communicator. This role is also ideal for anyone who wishes to look towards becoming an allied health professional in the future. Many nurses and doctors started off as EDA’s or healthcare assistants as it provides a formidable foundation in basic care.
As a member of the emergency department team the emergency team assistant will act under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role will involve working in conjunction with professionally qualified staff, undertaking delegated care and treatment of patients attending the Emergency department.
Main duties of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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 Emergency Department Assistant with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Assistant role. The advertised salary is £31,554 - £33,270 per annum inc. The contract type is 12 months (Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.). The application deadline is 11 Oct 2026.
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