Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit to HCA posts across our organisation with the successful candidates working in either our Medical, Surgical or Community areas.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a band 2 or band 3 dependent on qualifications and experience. There will be the opportunity to complete an in house training course to achieve the qualifications required for Band 3.
Please form at below link to begin application process:
Health Care Assistant Open Day Application Form - Fill in form
This is the only form required you do not need to do application detailed at base of this advert.
You will be required to bring qualification evidence, if invited to open day.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary: The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assistand support nursing, medical, and allied health professionals in the delivery of highstandards of holistic, family-centred care to children and families. Clinical tasks undertaken by the post holder will be ratified by the Divisional Nursing team. The HCA and Ward Manager / Department Manager are jointly responsible for ensuringcompetency. Clinical tasks undertaken will vary according to the speciality, clinical area andpatient group.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
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. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families. Work effectively as part of a team, and in collaboration with the wider healthcare teamsto deliver safe and compassionate care. Undertake delegated nursing and therapeutic care tasks to enhance patient care, inaccordance with infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures andwithin the scope of the Healthcare Assistant remit. Once deemed competent, work without direct supervision, using knowledge andexperience to deliver safe, high-quality care. Under supervision, follow individual care treatment plans. Participate in assessment,escalating and reporting any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner,Assistant Practitioner or Lead Clinician. Promote a safe and therapeutic environment. Prepare patients for, and assist with, clinical and non clinical procedures. Initiate and participate in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures as required. Once deemed competent, perform area-specific clinical competencies such as (this listis not exhaustive):o gastrostomy managemento tracheostomy managemento ventilatory support JD00130 Healthcare Assistanto blood samplingo oxygen therapyo applying back slabso refeedingo setting up dialysiso administering prescribed medications Work within the confines of mandatory and statutory obligations, Communicate direct and indirect patient care related information effectively with a varietyof stakeholds. This will include patients and relatives (with a requirement adapt thecommunication style according to the audience to ensure understanding), and membersof the Multidisciplinary Team. Create and maintain relationships with patients, parent/carers, offering advice andsupport where necessary. Accompany patients to other areas of the hospital forspecialised treatment. Responsible for prioritising and managing own workload to support the clinical team. Assist with the orientation and education of new staff and students; ensure they areinstructed in the ward procedures and routines. Contribute to clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to nationalstandards and trust policies and procedures. Obtain consent prior to giving care/therapy in accordance with Trusts Consent Policy. Safely transfer/escort patients to other areas of the hospital, after appropriate delegationfrom the Registered Practitioner, Assitant Practitioner or Clinical Lead within the scopeof practice. Promote Health Education specific to the clinical area / department in line with nationaland local policies. From time to time, the post holder may be asked to drive an organisation vehicle (e.g. tosupport patient transport or operational needs). This duty only applies where the postholder meets the Trusts insurance and driving eligibility criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families. Work effectively as part of a team, and in collaboration with the wider healthcare teamsto deliver safe and compassionate care. Undertake delegated nursing and therapeutic care tasks to enhance patient care, inaccordance with infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures andwithin the scope of the Healthcare Assistant remit. Once deemed competent, work without direct supervision, using knowledge andexperience to deliver safe, high-quality care. Under supervision, follow individual care treatment plans. Participate in assessment,escalating and reporting any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner,Assistant Practitioner or Lead Clinician. Promote a safe and therapeutic environment. Prepare patients for, and assist with, clinical and non clinical procedures. Initiate and participate in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures as required. Once deemed competent, perform area-specific clinical competencies such as (this listis not exhaustive):o gastrostomy managemento tracheostomy managemento ventilatory support JD00130 Healthcare Assistanto blood samplingo oxygen therapyo applying back slabso refeedingo setting up dialysiso administering prescribed medications Work within the confines of mandatory and statutory obligations, Communicate direct and indirect patient care related information effectively with a varietyof stakeholds. This will include patients and relatives (with a requirement adapt thecommunication style according to the audience to ensure understanding), and membersof the Multidisciplinary Team. Create and maintain relationships with patients, parent/carers, offering advice andsupport where necessary. Accompany patients to other areas of the hospital forspecialised treatment. Responsible for prioritising and managing own workload to support the clinical team. Assist with the orientation and education of new staff and students; ensure they areinstructed in the ward procedures and routines. Contribute to clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to nationalstandards and trust policies and procedures. Obtain consent prior to giving care/therapy in accordance with Trusts Consent Policy. Safely transfer/escort patients to other areas of the hospital, after appropriate delegationfrom the Registered Practitioner, Assitant Practitioner or Clinical Lead within the scopeof practice. Promote Health Education specific to the clinical area / department in line with nationaland local policies. From time to time, the post holder may be asked to drive an organisation vehicle (e.g. tosupport patient transport or operational needs). This duty only applies where the postholder meets the Trusts insurance and driving eligibility criteria.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Care certificate
- NVQ level 3 or equivelent
- Previous healthcare experiance
- Knowledge of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Family-centered care
- Good communication skills
- Time management
- Organised and a good role model
Desirable
- Paediatric health care experiance
- Acute hospital experience
- Experience of admin and clerical duties
- Knowledge of paediatric equipment and appliances
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Care certificate
- NVQ level 3 or equivelent
- Previous healthcare experiance
- Knowledge of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Family-centered care
- Good communication skills
- Time management
- Organised and a good role model
Desirable
- Paediatric health care experiance
- Acute hospital experience
- Experience of admin and clerical duties
- Knowledge of paediatric equipment and appliances
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).
