Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated team player to join our Howard Ward Team. We have a full time opportunity available, but would consider part-time for the right candidate.
This post offers an excellent learning opportunity for an experienced Health Care Assistant wishing to work in St Richard's Hospital. We are looking for a committed, adaptable, and hardworking HCA with good interpersonal and communication skills who has ideally had experience with children.
The role will involve some patient care as well as duties involving stocking equipment and assisting the nursing staff. Please note the role of a Paediatric Health Care Assistant is very different from an Adult HCA. Please read the Job Description and Personal Spec thoroughly.
We will offer you an orientation programme in a great working atmosphere with a friendly team, and we have links with the University of Brighton and Sussex should you wish to continue your professional education.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. Applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role (Band 3 HCA within the NHS) to meet the salary requirements(£25000)to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
- Assists nursing staff with the individual care needs of children within the clinical area. Assists other nursing staff with the implementation and evaluation of planned care.
- After appropriate training and assessment undertakes a range of basic observations
- Articulates concerns about the welfare/well-being of any child to a registered nurse immediately.
- Awareness of emergency procedures and how to activate them when needed.
- Maintains the privacy and dignity of children and carers.
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take personal responsibility for identifying own training needs for mandatory and statutory training, to discuss these with line manager ensuring that appropriate dates are attended.
- To actively contribute to the implementation of the infection control policy, which will involve scrupulous personal hand washing and teaching others to do the same. Strict adherence to universal precautions, and teaching other staff and the public to do the same. Strict following of screening isolation and decontamination regimes and ensuring that others do the same.
- To actively support the documentation initiatives within the Trust, taking personal responsibility to document assessments and care given in line with Nurse Midwifery Council Standards.
- To act as an ambassador for the organisation and nursing profession.
- Contributes to maintaining an environment suitable to the needs of children and families in accordance with Health and Safety and Infection Control.
- Participates in maintaining a tidy, well-stocked and safe clinical environment.
- Participation in the correct disposal of clinical/non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust policy.
- Duty of personal care in relation to equipment, patient valuables and stock control.
- Inputs data using computerised record system as directed by supervising nurse.
- Adheres to policies, guidelines and protocols.
- Assists medical staff with procedures.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion and respect are core values at UHSussex, and we are committed to diversity and equality. This means treating colleagues and patients with professionalism, ensuring everyone feels welcome and included, valuing different backgrounds and experiences, and challenging inequalities.
Having all our staff feel safe, supported, included and valued will lead to better care and outcomes for our patients our True North Objective."
All staff have a duty to report any behaviours which contravene this to their line manager.
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To take personal responsibility for identifying own training needs for mandatory and statutory training, to discuss these with line manager ensuring that appropriate dates are attended.
- To actively contribute to the implementation of the infection control policy, which will involve scrupulous personal hand washing and teaching others to do the same. Strict adherence to universal precautions, and teaching other staff and the public to do the same. Strict following of screening isolation and decontamination regimes and ensuring that others do the same.
- To actively support the documentation initiatives within the Trust, taking personal responsibility to document assessments and care given in line with Nurse Midwifery Council Standards.
- To act as an ambassador for the organisation and nursing profession.
- Contributes to maintaining an environment suitable to the needs of children and families in accordance with Health and Safety and Infection Control.
- Participates in maintaining a tidy, well-stocked and safe clinical environment.
- Participation in the correct disposal of clinical/non-clinical waste in accordance with Trust policy.
- Duty of personal care in relation to equipment, patient valuables and stock control.
- Inputs data using computerised record system as directed by supervising nurse.
- Adheres to policies, guidelines and protocols.
- Assists medical staff with procedures.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion and respect are core values at UHSussex, and we are committed to diversity and equality. This means treating colleagues and patients with professionalism, ensuring everyone feels welcome and included, valuing different backgrounds and experiences, and challenging inequalities.
Having all our staff feel safe, supported, included and valued will lead to better care and outcomes for our patients our True North Objective."
All staff have a duty to report any behaviours which contravene this to their line manager.
For further information, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Experience working with children
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a Health Care setting
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good written and spoken English - able to communicate clearly and succinctly to patients and colleagues Legible handwriting and able to maintain accurate documentation
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to empathise and communicate with sensitivity
- Able to make basic judgements, assessments and evaluations involving a range of facts or situations, some requiring analysis; resolving day-to-day issues
- Computer / keyboard skills, sufficient to send/receive emails, document activities electronically, eg. in Electronic Patient Record
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Able to make basic judgements, assessments and evaluations involving patient care, some requiring analysis; resolving day-to-day issues and escalating to senior colleagues if required
- Ability to plan and organise their own work activities
- Acts on own initiative when delivering patient care, with accessible support and supervision
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute hospital setting within recent years.
- Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or a professional discussion
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent
- Level 2 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent qualification
- Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support or relevant equivalent qualification
- Maths GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or Maths Level 2 functional skills
- English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or English Level 2 Functional skills
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Experience working with children
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a Health Care setting
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good written and spoken English - able to communicate clearly and succinctly to patients and colleagues Legible handwriting and able to maintain accurate documentation
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to empathise and communicate with sensitivity
- Able to make basic judgements, assessments and evaluations involving a range of facts or situations, some requiring analysis; resolving day-to-day issues
- Computer / keyboard skills, sufficient to send/receive emails, document activities electronically, eg. in Electronic Patient Record
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Able to make basic judgements, assessments and evaluations involving patient care, some requiring analysis; resolving day-to-day issues and escalating to senior colleagues if required
- Ability to plan and organise their own work activities
- Acts on own initiative when delivering patient care, with accessible support and supervision
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- NHS experience or NHS primary care experience is required or an internationally educated nurse/midwife/doctor who has worked in an acute hospital setting within recent years.
- Care Certificate from a Ofqual regulated awarding organisation.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills acquisition, working at a higher-level standard of care delivery, equivalent to vocational qualification level 3. This is evidenced via a portfolio of practice and/or a professional discussion
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or Health and Social Care or relevant equivalent
- Level 2 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support, Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent qualification
- Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Clinical Healthcare Support or relevant equivalent qualification
- Maths GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or Maths Level 2 functional skills
- English GCSE (grade C or above or grade 4 to 9) or English Level 2 Functional 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.
