Band 6 - Young Adult Support Worker London, England
Job description
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Based at the Royal Free Hospital two days per week (Thursday and Friday), the successful candidate will support young adult patients at any stage of their kidney pathway although will specialise in offering help and advice to patients receiving dialysis treatment at the RFH’s four Kidney Care Centres across north London. The YASW will engage and support patients in areas such as attending for clinic appointments and taking medication and will act as an advocate for patients who might require additional social support.
They will work closely with the current YASW and other members of the psychology and wider multidisciplinary teams; will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to travel to the RFH kidney care centres when required. They will be familiar with video communication platforms, such as Zoom and participate in the running of the monthly Young Adult Support Group.
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
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Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
