About this role
## Job summary
**Band 4 HCA in the Gastro Suite**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Healthcare Assistant to join theexpanding team in the Gastroenterology Investigation Unit (GIU). The gastroenterology department at GOSH is one of the UK's leading centres of excellence in treating complex diseases affecting the gut and other associated organs. Working in the GIU you will be part of a team dedicated to performing and analysing the investigations that the children and young people require.
The work is varied and includes assisting in theatre; assisting in recovery, supporting the qualified nurses, taking on a patient workload for the shift, carrying out basicgastroenterology tests. Suitable further training will be provided to ensure highstandards of care are maintained.
The GIU is formed of a small team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants that workalongside the multi-disciplinary team which includes Gastroenterologists, Anaesthetists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Pre Admission Nurses, Administration staff and Research Personnel. The unit is committed to training, development and education of staff, and staff are supported by a Sister and Practice Educator. A variety of study opportunities exist through the hospital and in partnership with Southbank University.
### Main duties of the job
As a band 4 HCA in GIU you would be working as part of a team but there wouldalso be times when you would be expected to work independently, and lead yourjuniors, some level of experience will be required. You would need to be flexible in your approach to work, act as a role model for high standards and professional behaviour, and support other staff.
### About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
## Job description
### Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
## Person Specification
### GOSH Culture and Values
#### Essential
* Our Always values
### Academic/Professional qualification/Training
#### Essential
* NVQ CARE LEVEL 3 * GCSE Maths & English
### Experience/Knowledge
#### Essential
* 3 years experience as HCA in theatre/Endoscopy settings * Evidence of working with children * Evidence of co-ordinating and helping support patient care
#### Desirable
* Evidence of willingness to undertake further training
### Skills/Abilities
#### Essential
* Organises and priorities working across 2 Theatres * Excellent verbal and written skills * Able to work flexibility across the units needs * Aware of ordering and stock take
### 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.
### Certificate of Sponsorship
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)](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration).
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)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants).
## Employer details
### Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
### Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great ormond street
Holborn
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
### Employer's website
[https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)](https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/)