Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Childrens Daycare (CDCU) team. You will provide support to the clinical team and act as a support and resource for our service users.
CDCU is a nurse led unit providing care to children who require tests or ongoing treatment for a chronic illness
You will provide clinical and non-clinical support to the team under the direction and supervision of an appropriate registered healthcare professional.
Childrens Daycare Unit offers an excellent pathway to develop additional skills such as blood sampling , assisting in clinics and supporting paediatric surgery. You will be given appropriate training as part of your induction package and ongoing support.
You will work with a team of Nurses ,Health care Assistants, Phlebotomists and Administration staff . We take pride in caring for our regular patients as well as welcoming new patients . Caring for a variety of specialities makes Day Care a centre for new and exciting clinical opportunities. Day care possesses fantastic working relations with the wider team in the Children's Hospital.
Candidates will ideally have previous experience in caring for children
The role involves working daytime hours between the hours of 0800-1800. Some flexibility with working hours may be negotiated.
Main duties of the job
The candidate must possess excellent communication skills.
Undertake specified direct and indirect care; clinical and therapeutic duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse/healthcare professional.
Make observations with regard to supporting the patients'/users' general health and wellbeing.
Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support, consistent with thepatients'/users' plans of care.
Maintain effective communication with the Registered Nurse/healthcare professional regarding issues relating to your assigned duties, promptly reporting areas of concern.
Support care delivery by only undertaking work that is within your own skill level and competence.
About us
Children's Day care Unit are a small friendly team where we pride ourselves on providing an excellent standard of care to our patients and families. We strongly believe in upholding the UHL values and are recognised as a welcoming team.
Day care believes in empowering our staff with the support of a robust educational team as well as in house training .
By becoming a valued member of our unit, you will become familiar with the Children's hospital as we work alongside other wards and departments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake specified direct and indirect care; clinical and therapeutic duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse/healthcare professional.
Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support, consistent with theMake observations with regard to supporting the patients/users general health and wellbeing.
Maintain effective communication with the Registered Nurse/healthcare professional regarding issues relating to your assigned duties, promptly reporting areas of concern.
Support care delivery by only undertaking delegated work that is within your own skill level and competence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake specified direct and indirect care; clinical and therapeutic duties as delegated by the Registered Nurse/healthcare professional.
Carry out specified delegated clinical care and support, consistent with theMake observations with regard to supporting the patients/users general health and wellbeing.
Maintain effective communication with the Registered Nurse/healthcare professional regarding issues relating to your assigned duties, promptly reporting areas of concern.
Support care delivery by only undertaking delegated work that is within your own skill level and competence.
Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory written language skills evidenced by at least 2 paragraphs in the supporting information (2)
- Demonstrates an interest in caring and motivation for the HCA role as evidenced by appropriate evidence of prior professional care experience
- An appropriate example is provided how the trust's expected values and behaviours are evidenced in the applicants current role NOT just repeating the trust values
Desirable
- Previous Children's Experience
- GCSE A-C in English Literacy or Key Skills Facilitator/functional skills Level 2 GCSE A-C in numeracy or Key Skills /Functional skills Level 2
- Computer Literate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a support worker
- Understanding confidentiality in a care environment
- Awareness and importance of Infection Prevention
Desirable
- Phlebotomy experience
- Previous paediatric experience
- Maintain professionalism
Commitments to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust Values and Behaviours
- Communication strengths and interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience and additional care certificates and relate trust values
- Teamwork
- Organisational skills
UHL Value
Essential
- Example of UHL value described in practice
- Understanding of all UHL values
- How they meet UHL values
Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory written language skills evidenced by at least 2 paragraphs in the supporting information (2)
- Demonstrates an interest in caring and motivation for the HCA role as evidenced by appropriate evidence of prior professional care experience
- An appropriate example is provided how the trust's expected values and behaviours are evidenced in the applicants current role NOT just repeating the trust values
Desirable
- Previous Children's Experience
- GCSE A-C in English Literacy or Key Skills Facilitator/functional skills Level 2 GCSE A-C in numeracy or Key Skills /Functional skills Level 2
- Computer Literate
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a support worker
- Understanding confidentiality in a care environment
- Awareness and importance of Infection Prevention
Desirable
- Phlebotomy experience
- Previous paediatric experience
- Maintain professionalism
Commitments to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust Values and Behaviours
- Communication strengths and interpersonal skills
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience and additional care certificates and relate trust values
- Teamwork
- Organisational skills
UHL Value
Essential
- Example of UHL value described in practice
- Understanding of all UHL values
- How they meet UHL values
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).
