Health Care Assistant - Paediatrics *Internal Applicants Only*
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
Band 2 Healthcare Assistant
We are currently recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team on on the Children ward at The Cumberland Infirmary. This will be a fixed term contract for 9 months covering maternity leave.
The successful individual will assist in the delivery of high standard care to children and young people, and their families, under the supervision of the Registered Children's Nurses. Providing support to all members of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring a smooth and efficient service to children/young people and their families ,will be a vital part of your role.
We recognise the importance and impact that clinical support can make, and that's why we're looking for an ambitious and eager individual who also wants to make a difference within the healthcare profession. A difference thatyoucan make to an individuals quality of life.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure family centred care is promoted on the ward and children and young people are treated with respect and dignity
- To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
- To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our Children and young people need and be adaptable and responsive
- To provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
- To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a "no-blame" culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
- To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department
- Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness
- Be curious and creative about new possibilities, whilst identifying what works well and to do more of it
- Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
- To care and support and build trust with the child and family in what can be a very stressful time for them.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Date posted
01 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
262-A-24-6225152
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA27HY
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA27HY
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