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Main area
Amyloidosis
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
Job ref
391-RFL-7884837
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Free Hospital
Town
Hampstead
Salary
£30,546 - £32,207 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant - National Amyloidosis Centre

Band 3

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it’s important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. Further guidance can be found in the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1.

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Job overview

The National Amyloidosis Centre (NAC) is funded centrally by NHS England to provide the UK service for the diagnosis and management of the whole national caseload of patients with amyloidosis. 

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.

This post will be fixed term/secondment for 12 months covering maternity leave.

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. S/he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent. Tasks include but are not limited to, preparing patients for procedures such as MRI, measuring vital signs, assistant with diagnostic procedures such as fat aspirations, performing venepuncture, 6 minute walking tests and ECGs. 

The successful candidate will also have experience in a clinical care environment/setting and have competence in Venepuncture.

 

Working for our organisation

The 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 top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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. 

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent/New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
  • Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent
  • Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of Assessor training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
  • Previous experience of team work
  • NHS experience
  • Previous HCA/phlebotomy experience Band 3
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of customer care
  • NAC experience
  • Outpatient experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Competent in performing venepuncture
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly
  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload
  • Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
  • EPR/Cerner or any other database experience
  • Basic computer /key board skills
  • Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients’ vital signs
Desirable criteria
  • Competent in performing venepuncture (Cannulation & Phlebotomy)
  • Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g. ECGs, catheterisation, simple dressings

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential criteria
  • Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
  • Committed to developing self and others
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mihaela Simion
Job title
NAC Clinic Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 7433 2738
Additional information

 

 

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