Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, committed and compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to work in the challenging, dynamic and world-renowned unit - Rays of Sunshine Ward.
King's College Hospital boasts the busiest paediatric liver centre in Europe, treating more than 3,000 children a year. Rays of Sunshine is our 18 bedded paediatric ward which treats a wide range of liver associated illnesses such as biliary atresia, hepatitis and liver tumours and cares for children and young people in acute liver failure. Our paediatric service also specialises in liver and intestinal transplantation and also caters for a growing population of patients with gastrointestinal conditions. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in South East London is an extensive teaching hospital, at the forefront of academic and nursing excellence.
As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will assist in the delivery of fundamental nursing care, in liaison with multidisciplinary team. We seek interested individuals who have experience working with children, young people and families.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
- To support children and young people in the department using therapeutic techniques and play.
- To assist under supervision in the delivery of fundamental nursing care in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
- To contribute to the implementation and progression of a range of patient treatment and care programmes as delegated by a registered healthcare practitioner; reporting back on progress
- To assist with clinical duties to ensure the effective running of the department.
- To maintain own personal development with support from ward/departmental manager.
Key Working Relationships
Patients, parents, relatives/carers, nurses, other members of the multi-disciplinary team, local social care services, partner health organisations and relevant voluntary organisations.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge and and Experience
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment
- Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
- Empowering and working in partnership with the people using our services
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
Skills and Competencies
- Able to communicate face to face but also by telephone.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the Trusts policies
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary.
- Demonstrate an understanding of issues around Patient confidentiality
- Able to take and relay message
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills
- Understand issues around maintaining client/patient dignity
- Respect peoples dignity, wishes and believes: involve them in shared decision making
- Alerts colleagues or line manager when direction/polices are adversely users of services or the public
IT Skills:
- Able to maintain electronic patient records
- Able to use Microsoft Word to draft letters and reports
- Has the ability to store data/ information safely and correctly in accordance with GDPR
- Caring Skills
- You are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct for HealthCare and Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.
- Able to work on your own but follow the directions of care plans and members of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills
- Working with Others
Specific requirements What the role requires
- To be able to work a 24 hour rotation (day and night shifts) including weekends and public holidays
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Education and Qualifications
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Care Certificate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge and and Experience
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment
- Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
- Empowering and working in partnership with the people using our services
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
Skills and Competencies
- Able to communicate face to face but also by telephone.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the Trusts policies
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary.
- Demonstrate an understanding of issues around Patient confidentiality
- Able to take and relay message
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills
- Understand issues around maintaining client/patient dignity
- Respect peoples dignity, wishes and believes: involve them in shared decision making
- Alerts colleagues or line manager when direction/polices are adversely users of services or the public
IT Skills:
- Able to maintain electronic patient records
- Able to use Microsoft Word to draft letters and reports
- Has the ability to store data/ information safely and correctly in accordance with GDPR
- Caring Skills
- You are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct for HealthCare and Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.
- Able to work on your own but follow the directions of care plans and members of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills
- Working with Others
Specific requirements What the role requires
- To be able to work a 24 hour rotation (day and night shifts) including weekends and public holidays
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Education and Qualifications
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Care Certificate
Person Specification
Education / Skills
Essential
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
- Care Certificate
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
- Able to demonstrate excellent customer care skills
Person Specification
Education / Skills
Essential
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
- Care Certificate
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
- Able to demonstrate excellent customer care 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).
