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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual with excellent caring skills to join our team on this 12-bedded gynecology ward based in St. Mary’s Hospital.

We are looking to appoint compassionate, enthusiastic, kind, motivated and caring individuals who ideally have previous experience in providing care – either in a Hospital or a Care setting. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, enjoy helping others and work as part of a team in order to improve patient experience.

The successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to gain new skills and experience within the role.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will aim to consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

• Demonstrate a courteous, friendly and helpful approach to patients, colleagues and relatives, greet them orientate patients and visitors to the area.
• Measure and record routine observations of blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height and BMI. Measure, record and report capillary blood glucose levels of patients when required. Report any abnormalities and concerns to the registered nurse. Take samples, including blood, as directed by the clinicians.
• Understand and adhere to all Trust policies, guidelines and procedures in particular: Health & Safety, Fire Safety, and Waste Management and Resuscitation policies.
• Assist in the ordering and restocking of supplies and maintenance of equipment and areas as directed by a registered nurse. Be responsible for the receiving and checking of deliveries to the area and following up on estates and cleaning issues.
• Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.