About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our paediatric team within the Children's Unit. Holly Ward is a 19 bedded unit for children age 0 - 18. We care for children with a range of medical and surgical conditions. Experience of working with children and families is required and the ideal candidate will be flexible, have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a busy environment.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications.
Applicants who do not meet the full criteria for appointment at Band 3 may be appointed at Band 2 and supported through a structured development programme including completion of required competencies and qualifications with progression to Band 3 subject to evidence of competence and service need.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will support the nursing team to deliver a high standard of care whilst putting the child and family at the centre of everything you do. You will be a part of an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking team. A flexible approach, good sense of humour and the ability to prioritise workloads is a must.
Full training will be given to the successful candidate. Full and part time positions are available. All posts will be on internal rotation to days and nights.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or can demonstrate competency in the above NVQ Level 3 in Care (or other relevant subject) Desire and ability to undertake appropriate training Applicants who do not meet the full criteria for appointment at Band 3 may be appointed at Band 2 and supported through a structured development programme including completion of required competencies and qualifications with progression to Band 3 subject to evidence of competence and service need.
Desirable
Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience Essential
Evidence of working with babies/children and young people Good understanding of the role of the Health Care Support Worker
Desirable
Experience of working within a healthcare environment
Key Skills Essential
Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Basic IT skills Good organisation skills Demonstrate a positive approach to team working
Desirable
Venepuncture
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.
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)