About this role
Job summary
As a Health Care Assistant you will support the 5-19 service to carry out the National Child Measurement Programme and deliver health promotion sessions alongside this.
You will record patient information in both electronic patient records and on the NCMP platform to ensure clear and accurate recording of measurements.
You will provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Main duties of the job
Undertake the delivery of the national child measurement programme (NCMP) in named schools under the direction of the public health Nurse. Establish and maintain communication with patients, relatives and carers and the multidisciplinary team to be able to provide holistic patient care. Develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality. Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating programmes of health promotion in schools and at community events/coffee mornings Assist in the use of technology for measurement, monitoring, and treatment. Ability to work flexibly and unsociable hours to meet the demands of the service. The post holder will be part of the Integrated Children's & Family Service and will work with all age groups 0-19 yrs. /25 (SEND) children to provide health promotion interventions as delegated by the public health Nurses within the Universal and or Targeted Teams. These interventions will be delivered primarily in Community locations, Nursery or Schools but may also be delivered in the Family Hub. Lead on group work with school aged children and support the delivery of health promotion in schools and other community locations, delivering appropriate Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE).
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G) Care Certificate
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting Experience of working within a team
Desirable
Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners. Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good communication (written and verbal skills) Basic IT skills Good organisational skills Driving skills needed for community posts.
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).
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).
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Medlock Vale Family Hub
Hadfield Street
Oldham
OL8 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)