Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly Frimley Park Hospital at Night (H@N) Team. 

The successful applicant should have experience within an area of general nursing (such as surgical, acute/gen med or ED), excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards. A friendly and patient-centred approach is vital to this exciting role.

In return we offer an excellent opportunity to develop professionally with in-house training and education opportunities. Training in ultrasound-guided venepuncture and cannulation will be offered and well supported to the successful candidate. 

Please note this job is night shifts only.

Please note willingness to work cross-site if necessary, is essential (at Wexham Park Hospital).

Main duties of the job

The MTA will work within the H@N team serving multi-speciality wards within Frimley Health in delivery of high quality and safe patient care at night.

Main Duties:

To work as part of the H@N team, contributing to the clinical care of patients across the hospital by providing a high-quality venepuncture and cannulation service overnight

To perform under supervision of the Night Nurse Practitioner/H@N team initially, but after achieving competence should be confident in working alone as required.

Completing venepuncture/cannulation in accordance with training and procedures.

To undertake further extended roles, such as ECG collection and catheterisation. 

To participate in the overnight emergency response team.

To follow the general policies and protocols,  assisting in maintaining the highest professional standards.