Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Health Care Assistant to join the renal team on Eagle Ward. This is a full time vacancy.Eagle Ward currently comprises of 14 inpatient beds and an ambulatory Haemodialysis unit, staff rotate between the two areas: Eagle Acute and Eagle Haemodialysis. Both areas provide specialist care to Neonates, Infants, Children and Adolescents.
Eagle Acute cares for patients with renal disease, including Acute, Chronic and End Stage Kidney Disease. We also undertake both live-related and Deceased Donor Renal Transplantation and care for patients requiring Peritoneal Dialysis.
Eagle Ward provides ancillary staff with the chance to develop and enhance their patient care and to provide a high standard of care to their allocated patients. We have established a robust educational programme including comprehensive specialist workbooks, a renal foundation course and the trust also runs a yearly HCA training programme: enabling you to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to children and their families. As a senior HCA you would provide expert peritoneal dialysis to patients requiring renal replacement therapy, support families with training and provide expert teaching to new staff. Following relevant experience within renal care and in house training Band 4 HCAs can also undertake aspects of haemodialysis.
Main duties of the job
Eagle Ward opened in 2012 and Healthcare Assistants on this ward play an important part in ensuring patients are provided with a healthy, safe and secure environment. They are required to provide this autonomously as well as through supporting the housekeepers and qualified nurses.On Eagle ward we strive to provide high standards of nursing care and believe the team of Healthcare Assistants are integral to maintaining such standards.
To work collaboratively as part of the healthcare team, helping registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners in the work associated with providing care to meet the health and well-being of the child/young person and their families:
Carry out clinical procedures/tasks as required and under indirect supervision.
To co-ordinate the organisation and management of the junior HCAs within the Renal Unit.
To become phlebotomy competent and assist in the training of others.
To provide Peritoneal dialysis to patients requiring renal replacement therapy.
Assist in training new staff to become peritoneal dialysis competent.
Support and train families learning home dialysis therapies.
To be involved in regular audits and stock takes. To maintain safe and efficient running of the unit.
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
Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NVQ in care level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Training to Diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short courses or experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of EPIC
- Knowledge of hospital operating systems
- Knowledge and understanding of the health service
- Providing a safe environment for children
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children and families Including: Nutrition and hydration Dignity and respect Infection control Safeguarding vulnerable people
- Awareness of cultural and spiritual needs
- Experience of working in a paediatric environment
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care
Desirable
- Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of renal conditions and experience caring for children receiving renal replacement therapy
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to seek guidance when appropriate and to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to follow instructions and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills both written and verbal at all levels within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently under supervision
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Ability to teach clinical skills to patients, families and other staff groups
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills in all age groups
- Competent in providing peritoneal dialysis
Person Specification
Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NVQ in care level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Training to Diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short courses or experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of EPIC
- Knowledge of hospital operating systems
- Knowledge and understanding of the health service
- Providing a safe environment for children
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of children and families Including: Nutrition and hydration Dignity and respect Infection control Safeguarding vulnerable people
- Awareness of cultural and spiritual needs
- Experience of working in a paediatric environment
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care
Desirable
- Medical Terminology
- Knowledge of renal conditions and experience caring for children receiving renal replacement therapy
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to seek guidance when appropriate and to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to follow instructions and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills both written and verbal at all levels within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently under supervision
- Basic computer skills
- Willingness to take on new responsibilities and learn new skills
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Ability to teach clinical skills to patients, families and other staff groups
Desirable
- Phlebotomy skills in all age groups
- Competent in providing peritoneal dialysis
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
