About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Paediatric Senior Nursing Assistant to join our children's nursing team on B11. You will work as part of the nursing team and as a wider part of the multi disciplinary team providing high-quality, family-centred care to babies, children, and young people.
As a Band 3, you will take on enhanced clinical responsibilities, supporting registered nurses and contributing to a safe, caring and supportive environment for our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job Assist in delivering high-quality care to children and young people under the supervision of registered nurses. Undertake delegated clinical tasks such as observations, urine testing, capillary blood glucose monitoring, and assisting with feeding. Provide emotional support to patients and families, ensuring dignity, privacy, and respect at all times. Assist with play activities and age-appropriate distraction techniques. Contribute to infection prevention, cleanliness, and a safe ward environment. Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Senior Health Care Assistant will undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care/clinical and associated duties under the direction and supervision of the registered professional both independently and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a health, social or residential care setting To demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate concerns Ability to work alone or in small team
Desirable
Inpatient services/community/ paediatrics
Qualifications Essential
Cavendish Care Certificate,
Desirable
GCSE English Language and Maths A to C or 4 -9 or functional skills or equivalent
Knowledge Essential
Ability to supporting patients and families Plan and prioritise own workload Ability to undertake extended tasks appropriate to competence
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.
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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 North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)