About this role
Job summary
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Health and Care route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our Neurodevelopmental Team.
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 centered care to children, young people and their families.
Full time permanent position- 37.5 hours per week.
Part-time permanent position - 30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To promote an environment suitable for the care of the children, ensuring that the best interest of the child is paramount.
To ensure efficient and effective provision of the service by providing support to Nursing staff, Clinicians, Children, Young People and families
Please see Job Description for overview of main duties of the job.
About us
Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales. Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.
The Trust is committed to carefully screening all job applicants to ensure the safeguard of children and to an environment that promotes equality and embraces diversity. The trust operates a flexible working policy.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.
Please note this post may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide the highest standards of care to children and their families. Undertake phlebotomy procedures 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 infectionin 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 educationof new staff. Take responsibility for prioritising and managing their own workload to support clinical team
Please see attached Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Education and Training Essential
Care Certificate/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a healthcare related topic English and Maths GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent
Experience Essential
Previous health care experience Basic nursing care
Desirable
Paediatric health care experience Outpatient experience
Skills Essential
Additional clinical skills and competence appropriate to the work area Computer and keyboard Good communication skills
Desirable
Experience of administration and clerical duties Competent in paediatric phlebotomy and capillary sampling
Personal Attributes Essential
Team Working Demonstrates Trust Values Reliable Time management Role modelling behaviour Organized
Desirable
Able to prioritise tasks
Knowledge Essential
Confidentiality Patient Safety Family Centered Care Multi-professional Working
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).
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Employer details Employer name Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
East Prescot Road
Liverpool
L14 5AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)