Job summary
Evelina London Children's Hospital is at the heart of a network of children's health services across South East England, and the first children's hospital to be rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. We provide a comprehensive range of children's healthcare services and we continue to evolve and grow, transforming our services.
Savannah Neurology & Metabolic ward consists of 18 beds, caring for children from birth to 16 years of age with complex neurological conditions, epilepsy, movement disorders, inflammatory conditions of the brain, spine and nervous systems and inherited disorders of metabolism.
You will be part of a team seeing children and families to provide high levels of care and be supported in developing your skills and knowledge in our specialist areas.
Part of the day-to-day care will include undertaking documentation and evaluation of care.
We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each patient and their family individualised care and support.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to email us .
Main duties of the job
As a Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant, you will be actively looking after different groups of patients.
Your patient's care will include having a workload of patients and helping create daily care plans with families, and supporting them in achieving goals. Part of the day-to-day care will include undertaking documentation and evaluation of care. You will work in close collaboration with all members of the Multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care for the children and their families.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organizations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organization and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
- Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
- Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards and recording intake and output of fluids and solids
- As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
- Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to nurse in charge
- Under the direction of trained staff maintain and develop own skills including:
- Monitoring and recording of vital signs to include blood pressure
- Oxygen Saturations
- To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care
- To assist the Registered Nurse with the safe handling and mobilisation of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients.
- To chaperone patients to other clinical departments, following assessment by a registered nurse, to maintain patient safety
- Under the direction of the Healthcare Professional participate in the assessment, admission, discharge and handover of patients
- Provide reassurance, support to patients, carers and family
- Ensure own actions help to maintain quality
- To respond to patient requests for non-clinical information to improve communication.
- Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters
- To act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust.
- Understand and adhere to all Trust polices, guidelines and procedures in particular, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Waste Management and Resuscitation policies to maintain a safe working environment for patients and staff.
Housekeeping and Clerical Duties
- Assist in the organisation and running of the ward by undertaking housekeeping and clerical duties as appropriate
- To receive ward/department visitors in a hospitable manner to encourage good working relationships
- Assisting the nursing staff with admissions and discharge procedures and ensuring that follow up appointments are organised.
- To carry out reception and clerical duties as required improving department efficiency
- To answer telephone calls, bleeps etc and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the call or bleep received
- To fax and photocopy appropriate information to relevant disciplines.
- Caring for patient's property and clothing
Health and Safety
- Report and accidents or incidents to the nurse in charge and complete the appropriate paperwork in line with Trust Policy.
- Reporting and recording any potential hazards and equipment repairs
- Assist in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards, removing clinical waste and contaminated items to relevant collection areas.
- To assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean clinical environment to reduce the risk of infection
Infection Control
- Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice
- Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies
- Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control
Local Area Variation to Core Job Description
- To complete competencies specific to the post
- This job description forms the basis of the healthcare assistants duties. You should be aware that there might be other specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
- Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Provides support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
- Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards and recording intake and output of fluids and solids
- As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
- Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to nurse in charge
- Under the direction of trained staff maintain and develop own skills including:
- Monitoring and recording of vital signs to include blood pressure
- Oxygen Saturations
- To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care
- To assist the Registered Nurse with the safe handling and mobilisation of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients.
- To chaperone patients to other clinical departments, following assessment by a registered nurse, to maintain patient safety
- Under the direction of the Healthcare Professional participate in the assessment, admission, discharge and handover of patients
- Provide reassurance, support to patients, carers and family
- Ensure own actions help to maintain quality
- To respond to patient requests for non-clinical information to improve communication.
- Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters
- To act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust.
- Understand and adhere to all Trust polices, guidelines and procedures in particular, Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Waste Management and Resuscitation policies to maintain a safe working environment for patients and staff.
Housekeeping and Clerical Duties
- Assist in the organisation and running of the ward by undertaking housekeeping and clerical duties as appropriate
- To receive ward/department visitors in a hospitable manner to encourage good working relationships
- Assisting the nursing staff with admissions and discharge procedures and ensuring that follow up appointments are organised.
- To carry out reception and clerical duties as required improving department efficiency
- To answer telephone calls, bleeps etc and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the call or bleep received
- To fax and photocopy appropriate information to relevant disciplines.
- Caring for patient's property and clothing
Health and Safety
- Report and accidents or incidents to the nurse in charge and complete the appropriate paperwork in line with Trust Policy.
- Reporting and recording any potential hazards and equipment repairs
- Assist in the cleaning of clinical areas and equipment, ensuring that the area is clear of potential hazards, removing clinical waste and contaminated items to relevant collection areas.
- To assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean clinical environment to reduce the risk of infection
Infection Control
- Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice
- Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies
- Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control
Local Area Variation to Core Job Description
- To complete competencies specific to the post
- This job description forms the basis of the healthcare assistants duties. You should be aware that there might be other specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Trust Values and behaviours
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area (working with children)
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in dealing with general public - eg. customer care or health setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Evidence of general education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Trust Values and behaviours
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area (working with children)
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in dealing with general public - eg. customer care or health setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
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).
