Act as a support worker within the multi-disciplinary team, under the direction of qualified practitioners Provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff Liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the Emergency Department (ED) including escalation of concerns
related to patient safety
The Emergency Department Assistant’s main duties include but are not inclusive to:
Patient personal care including incontinence care, dressing, washing and oral care
Nutritional support including assistant patients with meals
Performing initial investigations such as venepuncture, cannulation and point of care testing
Escorting patients to different departments for treatments/investigations within the hospital
Transferring patients within the department, including patient handover
Daily cleaning and stocking.
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/
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This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026