Job summary
Full-time fixed-term 12 Months (secondment opportunity available to internal applicants)
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our Child Development Centre Service, based in the City Care Centre, Thorpe Road, Peterborough PE3 6DB. The successful candidate will work with a variety of different professionals, supporting clinics and providing help to ensure efficient and safe care to the children, young people and families using the department. You will be support by a senior member of the Community Paediatric Team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times. This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance a team.
We will provide the necessary support to ensure your development within your role. We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust.
If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people with mental health or learning disability needs then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out duties to ensure the smooth running of clinics in the child development centre.
- To deliver specific nursing interventions, social and play tasks.
- The post-holder will also be expected to undertake some clerical duties.
- To act under direction of qualified professionals.
- Work alongside other Child Development Centre (CDC) staff to provide both a quality and child friendly service
You may be required to undertake and successfully complete the new national Care Certificate within a 12 weeks' timeframe if you meet our criteria. You will receive full training and support and The Care Certificate sets out 15 national care standards that must be achieved by all health and social care staff to demonstrate that they have the skills and knowledge needed to provide safe and excellent quality of care. It is a foundation programme which can provide the first steps to career development within the NHS.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To deliver care to patients, carers and their families adhering to the philosophy of family centred care.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues to progress their care. This may include patients who have cognitive impairment or difficulty communicating.
- To act as a chaperone for vulnerable children and young people as per Chaperone policy.
- Promote the health, comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life for children and young people. To empathise with the patient and carer. To be sensitive to individual patient needs, expectations and cultural beliefs.
- To provide distraction and assist in helping children and young people with their coping strategies undergoing any procedures that they may find distressing.
- Keeping the consultation and assessment rooms and other areas used by the children, young people and their families, or used by the staff on behalf of the patient, clean and orderly. Liaise with estate services with regard to cleaning.
- Ensure first line resuscitation equipment maintained in line with trust policy.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, disposing of clinical waste, rubbish and soiled linen appropriately and in the preparation of examination areas.
- To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. photocopying / faxing / filling out lab forms / checking stationary stocks.
- To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.
- Develop and expand caring relationships with children, young people and their families through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills as a member of CDC services.
- To liaise and communicate effectively with members of the CDC team as well as the childrens community nurses and other clinicians using CDC.
- To maintain good communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, via face-to-face meetings and virtual meeting platforms.
- Attend staff meetings and any other relevant meetings as requested.
- Assist and facilitate in the promotion of good working relationships within the team and the wider context of inter-agency working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
- To deliver care to patients, carers and their families adhering to the philosophy of family centred care.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues to progress their care. This may include patients who have cognitive impairment or difficulty communicating.
- To act as a chaperone for vulnerable children and young people as per Chaperone policy.
- Promote the health, comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life for children and young people. To empathise with the patient and carer. To be sensitive to individual patient needs, expectations and cultural beliefs.
- To provide distraction and assist in helping children and young people with their coping strategies undergoing any procedures that they may find distressing.
- Keeping the consultation and assessment rooms and other areas used by the children, young people and their families, or used by the staff on behalf of the patient, clean and orderly. Liaise with estate services with regard to cleaning.
- Ensure first line resuscitation equipment maintained in line with trust policy.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, disposing of clinical waste, rubbish and soiled linen appropriately and in the preparation of examination areas.
- To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. photocopying / faxing / filling out lab forms / checking stationary stocks.
- To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.
- Develop and expand caring relationships with children, young people and their families through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills as a member of CDC services.
- To liaise and communicate effectively with members of the CDC team as well as the childrens community nurses and other clinicians using CDC.
- To maintain good communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, via face-to-face meetings and virtual meeting platforms.
- Attend staff meetings and any other relevant meetings as requested.
- Assist and facilitate in the promotion of good working relationships within the team and the wider context of inter-agency working.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards care qualification
- NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Confidence to work independently
- Basic nursing skills
Desirable
- Experience working in hospital or community setting with children and young people
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs/disabilities
- Experience in outpatient settings
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Awareness/knowledge of professional roles i.e. nurse/physiotherapist/occupational therapist
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Basic and theoretical knowledge of care essential
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Maintain good health, neat and tidy appearance and professional approach.
- Ability to concentrate throughout the working day.
- Ability to cope with exposure to unpleasant conditions such as bodily fluids / blood / pus may be required.
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to all our families, children and young people.
- Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
- Driving licence and use of own vehicle
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Working towards care qualification
- NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Confidence to work independently
- Basic nursing skills
Desirable
- Experience working in hospital or community setting with children and young people
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs/disabilities
- Experience in outpatient settings
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Awareness/knowledge of professional roles i.e. nurse/physiotherapist/occupational therapist
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Basic and theoretical knowledge of care essential
Desirable
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Maintain good health, neat and tidy appearance and professional approach.
- Ability to concentrate throughout the working day.
- Ability to cope with exposure to unpleasant conditions such as bodily fluids / blood / pus may be required.
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to all our families, children and young people.
- Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
- Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
- Driving licence and use of own vehicle
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).
