Job Summary
Here at The Royal Free Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all our patients. In order to help us achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed band 3 Health Care Assistants to join our team.
As an HCA, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and high quality care to patients who require haemodialysis.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country.
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 Health Care Assistant demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the registered nurse 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.
Assist with the induction, supervision and training and development of Band 2 Health Care Assistants under the supervision of a registered nurse.
There is the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.
To act as a role model for student nurses and colleagues.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE or equivalent
- Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
- Previous experience of teamwork
Desirable
- Previous experience of customer care
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to learn new skills quickly.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
- Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
- Basic computer /key board skills
- Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients’ vital signs
Desirable
- Competent in performing investigations & procedures e.g., ECGs, catheterisation, simple dressings.
- Competent in performing cannulation and phlebotomy.
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- 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
- Must be willing to travel between sites and in the community.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 12 May 2026
