Paediatric Healthcare Assistant

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

As a member of the Nursing Care Team, assist qualified staff in delivering caring and effective, patient focused service in keeping with the aims, objectives and standards of the Trust. Assist with the maintenance of a safe care environment including preparing and clearing rooms and equipment with particular reference to infection control and safe working environment for patients, visitors and staff. Under guidance from qualified staff, sensitive and appropriate clinical care is delivered to meet individual's needs, respecting personal dignity and beliefs. Information is handled and exchanged with care, accuracy and sensitivity, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Effective communication is maintained within care team and between other care teams, patients, relatives and visitors.

Main duties of the job

Do you want to work in a friendly supportive environment that will equip you with the skills and experience to go all the way to develop a career in healthcare? Do you enjoy working with children? Then we want to hear from you!

The James Cook University Hospital site has an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic, friendly team in CYPED. If you are enthusiastic, experienced Health Care Assistant committed to developing and delivering high standards of Emergency Care and enjoy working with children and young people then we look forward to hearing from you.

The Trust will provide you with an excellent induction programme along with ongoing training and support from senior members of staff. There are many learning opportunities for the right candidates.

So if you are interested in being part of a highly valued team delivering compassionate care, apply today.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-UE-5471501

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Level 1 English and Maths functional skills.
NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience
Completion of the Core Competency pack

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to demonstrate person centred care
Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer
Previous experience of working with the public

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Level 1 English and Maths functional skills.
NVQ Level 2 in Care (Level 2 Diploma in HealthCare) or able to demonstrate appropriate transferable experience
Completion of the Core Competency pack

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to demonstrate person centred care
Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer
Previous experience of working with the public

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.