Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Oncology/Haematology Unit (Ward 3B) at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Hospital.
We are looking to employ a motivated band 3 Health Care Assistant (HCA), who is keen to join our Multidisciplinary team delivering high class care for children and young people affected by cancer and Haematology conditions.
The post is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week.
Applicants will assist and support the nursing team as well as wider clinical and multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality holistic family centred care to children and their families.
The successful applicant will be supported through a structured development approach.
If you are enthusiastic, who is keen to be part of a friendly, dynamic and forward thinking team, working in a fast paced environment, we could welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families.
- The post holder will work in all areas of the unit including clinic, daycare, phlebotomy and inpatient ward.
- Undertake phlebotomy procedures in the department, once fully trained and competent.
- Measure and record patients weight, height, temperature, blood pressure and respiratory and pulse rates and document.
- Regularly check urines using the urinalysis equipment and escalate results as appropriate.
- The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare teams
- The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations, to the prevention and control of infection in the clinical area
- The post holder will undertake delegated nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of which may be competency based.
- The post holder will assess and report risk to the nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and education of new staff.
About us
Alder Hey Children's Hospital cares for over 330,000 children, young people and their families every year.
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology.We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At Alder Hey we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme and Home Electronics Scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Healthcare Assistant is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assist and support nursing, medical, and other professional staff in the delivery of high standards of holistic family centred care to children and families.
Clinical tasks undertaken by the post holder will be ratified by the business unit. The HCA and ward manager are jointly responsible for ensuring competency. Clinical tasks undertaken will therefore be specific to the speciality, clinical area or patient group.
Key Relationships:
- Ward 3B Manager
- Lead Nurse for Cancer Services
- All Nurses on ward 3B
- Clinicians
Main duties and Responsibilities:
- The post holder will provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families.
- Undertake phlebotomy procedures in the department, once fully trained and competent.
- The post holder will be an effective communicator in all aspects of their duties both in direct and indirect patient care.
- The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare teams
- The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations, to the prevention and control of infection in the clinical area
- The post holder will undertake delegated nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of which may be competency based.
- The post holder will assess and report risk to the nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and education of new staff.
- Take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support nursing and clinical teams.
- Work without direct supervision using experience and knowledge to ensure the highest quality care is delivered
- Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Assist in the basic care required by patients in clinical settings.
- Assist with the education of new staff and students and ensure they are instructed in the procedures, routines.
- Create and maintain relationships with patients, parent/carers, offering advice and support where necessary. Accompany patients to other areas of the hospital for specialised treatment if required.
- Prepare patient for and assist with specific clinical and non clinical procedures appropriate to the clinical area.
Communication:
The post holder will communicate observations (including changes in care needs or health / wellbeing of the patient), updates, and messages to the nurse in charge.
- The post holder will ensure that the confidentiality of information is maintained at all times, pertaining to both patients and staff
- The post holder will ensure the most effective use of media to communicate information about patients and their families, to the immediate and wider healthcare teams, which may include paper based and electronic systems.
- Help manage any PALS and/or complaints received if appropriate, liaising with senior team and advise families of the Trusts complaints procedure where possible then refer to manager.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Trust guidelines
Please see full Job Description attached for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
The Healthcare Assistant is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assist and support nursing, medical, and other professional staff in the delivery of high standards of holistic family centred care to children and families.
Clinical tasks undertaken by the post holder will be ratified by the business unit. The HCA and ward manager are jointly responsible for ensuring competency. Clinical tasks undertaken will therefore be specific to the speciality, clinical area or patient group.
Key Relationships:
- Ward 3B Manager
- Lead Nurse for Cancer Services
- All Nurses on ward 3B
- Clinicians
Main duties and Responsibilities:
- The post holder will provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families.
- Undertake phlebotomy procedures in the department, once fully trained and competent.
- The post holder will be an effective communicator in all aspects of their duties both in direct and indirect patient care.
- The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare teams
- The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations, to the prevention and control of infection in the clinical area
- The post holder will undertake delegated nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of which may be competency based.
- The post holder will assess and report risk to the nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and education of new staff.
- Take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support nursing and clinical teams.
- Work without direct supervision using experience and knowledge to ensure the highest quality care is delivered
- Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Assist in the basic care required by patients in clinical settings.
- Assist with the education of new staff and students and ensure they are instructed in the procedures, routines.
- Create and maintain relationships with patients, parent/carers, offering advice and support where necessary. Accompany patients to other areas of the hospital for specialised treatment if required.
- Prepare patient for and assist with specific clinical and non clinical procedures appropriate to the clinical area.
Communication:
The post holder will communicate observations (including changes in care needs or health / wellbeing of the patient), updates, and messages to the nurse in charge.
- The post holder will ensure that the confidentiality of information is maintained at all times, pertaining to both patients and staff
- The post holder will ensure the most effective use of media to communicate information about patients and their families, to the immediate and wider healthcare teams, which may include paper based and electronic systems.
- Help manage any PALS and/or complaints received if appropriate, liaising with senior team and advise families of the Trusts complaints procedure where possible then refer to manager.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with Trust guidelines
Please see full Job Description attached for full details
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 / equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade A-C
Desirable
Experience of
Essential
- Previous health care experience
- Basic nursing care
Knowledge of
Essential
- Confidentiality
- Patient Safety
- Family Centred Care
- Multi-Professional Working
Skills
Essential
- Computer and Keyboard
- Good Communication skills
- Demonstrate a range of clinical skills
Desirable
- Competent in paediatric phlebotomy and capillary sampling
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team Working
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Role Model
- Good Time Management
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 / equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience
- English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade A-C
Desirable
Experience of
Essential
- Previous health care experience
- Basic nursing care
Knowledge of
Essential
- Confidentiality
- Patient Safety
- Family Centred Care
- Multi-Professional Working
Skills
Essential
- Computer and Keyboard
- Good Communication skills
- Demonstrate a range of clinical skills
Desirable
- Competent in paediatric phlebotomy and capillary sampling
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team Working
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Role Model
- Good Time Management
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).
