Healthcare Support Worker - Neurology Patients Investigation Unit

Job overview

Royal London Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in 11D ward – Neurology Patients Investigation Unit . This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers or those new to care.

Individuals that are new to care will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies.

We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as:

Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)

Assisting with personal care and mobility

Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs

Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening, urinalysis , Phlebotomy )

Simple wound dressings

Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients. An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients.

The post holder will work in a tight-knit, fast-paced, enthusiastic, friendly,  expert Nurse-Led specialist infusion service, 11D ward – Neurology Patients Investigation Unit , The Royal London Hospital in the East End of London.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients with various neurological conditions and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.

This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Please note the question is only available under the ‘Additional clinical services’ staff group.

*Please note that as indicated in the advert text, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, please confirm if you will require sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa?*