Job summary
Are you looking to join a team who are passionate about caring for children and young people? Do you want to develop within an exciting speciality providing world class, cutting-edge treatment?
We are seekinghealth care assistants to join our vibrant team in the International & Private Care Directorate. Join us to care for patients from diverse backgrounds and cultures whilst being provided with opportunities to experience a wide range of clinical specialties, including Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Renal, haematology, oncology, immunology and bone marrow transplant ...the list goes on but it's all under one roof - within I&PC.
Our patients vary in complexity and acuity, ranging from day case to high dependency care hence you will develop an impressive repertoire of clinical and leadership skills.
Once here, you will be allocated a mentor as well as provided with support from an inhouse education team. These staff will work alongside you, where required, helping you gain competence and confidence. You will have the opportunity to take part in bespoke developmental programs, including options, if you wish, to rotate across all areas/specialties within I&PC.
Please note, previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting to:
- Bumblebee ward: Bumblebee is our mixed specialty ward with a wide range of clinical specialties incorporating medicine and surger
- Hedgehog ward: Hedgehog ward: Hedgehog is a mixed specialty Medicine/Surgery ward
- Butterfly ward: Butterfly is a ward that predominantly caters for patients with Haematology/Oncology/Immunology conditions and provides Bone Marrow Transplants, Thymus transplants, Gene Therapy and many of the newer immunotherapy treatments
Find out more via https://www.gosh.com.kw/where you can additional information about the service.
If you'd like to talk to us or visit, contact Laura Graham, ward Manager Laura.graham@gosh.nhs.uk 0207 829 8676
Interview date: To be confirmed - will take place in July
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GCSE (Grade 4 - 9) in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills level 2 pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent recognised qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (e.g. University Certificate of Competence in Principles of Children & Young People Healthcare, advanced diploma, Higher apprenticeship Level 3) or Healthcare Support Worker Level 2
- Care Certificate
- Willingness to develop and undertake in-house study
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
- Knowledge and understanding of the health service
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of child/young person and their families. Including: oNutrition and hydration oDignity and respect oInfection control oSafeguarding vulnerable people oHealth promotion Confidentiality
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- Able to provide essential care to patients as directed
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
- Understanding of working with children/young people and their families who are critically or chronically ill
- Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care in a hospital or experience in caring for children/young people in a child/young person community healthcare/hospice setting
- Previous experience of working with children/young people
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in participating in audits, clinical trial programmes and training
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to their work area
- Demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues
- Able to organise and work autonomously
- Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support workers
Desirable
- Able to contribute to service improvement
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- GCSE (Grade 4 - 9) in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills level 2 pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent recognised qualification
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (e.g. University Certificate of Competence in Principles of Children & Young People Healthcare, advanced diploma, Higher apprenticeship Level 3) or Healthcare Support Worker Level 2
- Care Certificate
- Willingness to develop and undertake in-house study
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
- Knowledge and understanding of the health service
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of child/young person and their families. Including: oNutrition and hydration oDignity and respect oInfection control oSafeguarding vulnerable people oHealth promotion Confidentiality
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
- Able to provide essential care to patients as directed
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
- Understanding of working with children/young people and their families who are critically or chronically ill
- Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care in a hospital or experience in caring for children/young people in a child/young person community healthcare/hospice setting
- Previous experience of working with children/young people
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in participating in audits, clinical trial programmes and training
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to their work area
- Demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues
- Able to organise and work autonomously
- Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support workers
Desirable
- Able to contribute to service improvement
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Children's hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
