Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join The Den Out-patients Department. The Den is a very busy Outpatients department looking after Children aged 0-16 years old. Working with children and families preferably within a health care setting would be advantageous.
You will need to be able to work within the acute hospital environment and be responsible for allocated children 's care. You will liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent care delivery for your children.
Main duties of the job
The main duty of a Health Care Assistant is to assist the qualified nursing staff in meeting the identified needs of each patient, in a safe and competent manner.
The Health Care Assistant, with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team, will provide a quality service and ensure the highest possible Standards of care are maintained at all times.
Please refer to the job description & person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this position.
About us
Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision - and we all play a part in achieving it, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description & person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description & person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE or equivalent in English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Qualifications in health or childcare
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children professionally or working with in the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children within a health care setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and directly under the supervision of the nurse in charge
- Awareness of Child protection issues
- Awareness of confidentiality & good communication skills
Desirable
- Previous clinic/clinical experience
- Venepuncture Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE or equivalent in English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ Qualifications in health or childcare
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children professionally or working with in the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children within a health care setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and directly under the supervision of the nurse in charge
- Awareness of Child protection issues
- Awareness of confidentiality & good communication skills
Desirable
- Previous clinic/clinical experience
- Venepuncture Skills
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).
Additional information
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).
