Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our team. You will need to demonstrate evidence of a previous caring role with children or babies.
You will prioritise you own work load; build good working relationships with the MDT, as well as children, young people and their families; and rise to the challenge of working within a diverse and ever-changing environment.
Nurse Maddy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZZOt6DH68k
Main duties of the job
To work as a skilled member of the ward nursing team, providing a high standard of holistic, family centred care to children / young people and families.
To communicate effectively at all levels with the multi-disciplinary team.
To manage and maintain a child-focused environment where play occurs naturally.
To use theoretical knowledge and evidence based practice to assess, plan,implement and evaluate therapeutic play interventions.
To document care interventions and outcomes in patient notes.
To develop skills and knowledge and be responsible for own practice.
To promote an awareness of the emotional needs of children in hospital and the importance of play, within the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level II in Health Care or equivalent. Working towards NVQ level III
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training e.g. Paediatric Observation, Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG
- NVQ Level III in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience of working with children / young people in a child care / play / youth in addition working in hospital or community health setting
- Experience of working with children / young people with additional needs, including those with challenging behaviours
- Experience of working with families / carers, as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children/ young people mental health issues
Skills
Essential
- Word processing and internet skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience of using Maxims, EObs and CORE IT systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level II in Health Care or equivalent. Working towards NVQ level III
Desirable
- Evidence of additional training e.g. Paediatric Observation, Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG
- NVQ Level III in Health Care
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience of working with children / young people in a child care / play / youth in addition working in hospital or community health setting
- Experience of working with children / young people with additional needs, including those with challenging behaviours
- Experience of working with families / carers, as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children/ young people mental health issues
Skills
Essential
- Word processing and internet skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience of using Maxims, EObs and CORE IT systems
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
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