Job summary
We are looking for a self motivated, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our Children's Outpatient Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced health care assistant to contribute to the development of the service.
You will be expected to use your own initiative and work both independently and alongside the existing team members ensuring that the patients and families have the best possible experience during their visit in the department.
Previous experience as healthcare assistant and experience of working with children and families is essential. There will be opportunities to develop your existing skills and gain new skills and knowledge within this role.
Main duties of the job
Greet patients and manage the flow within the department.
Use enhanced communication skills to ensure visitors are kept informed of any delays.
Chaperone patients during clinical consultation.
Preparing the clinic rooms daily.
Stores organisation and ordering.
Assisting with procedures after appropriate training.
To provide Continence education and support to patients and families after appropriate training.
To support the dietetic clinic after appropriate training.
To work effectively as part of a team or single handedly as required.
Develop own skills and knowledge and provide information to others to help their development.
Flexible city wide working across all our sites, therefore car driver essential.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
General
Essential
- Experience of working with Children
- Able to produce clear, concise, written information
- Good oral communication, demonstrating evidence of listening and questioning skills
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- Able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- To have an understanding of and adhere to relevant Trust policies and procedures including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Ability to work flexibly within a stressful and unpredictable environment
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to demonstrate planning, time management, organisational skills and the ability to complete a task.
- Caring and sensitive to the needs of patients, staff and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of working in Outpatients Department
Education
Essential
- 3 GCSEs pass or equivalent including Maths & English (Grade C and above)
- NVQ Level 2 in a healthcare/child care
Person Specification
General
Essential
- Experience of working with Children
- Able to produce clear, concise, written information
- Good oral communication, demonstrating evidence of listening and questioning skills
- Able to work alone or as part of a team
- Able to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
- To have an understanding of and adhere to relevant Trust policies and procedures including data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety
- Ability to work flexibly within a stressful and unpredictable environment
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to demonstrate planning, time management, organisational skills and the ability to complete a task.
- Caring and sensitive to the needs of patients, staff and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience of working in Outpatients Department
Education
Essential
- 3 GCSEs pass or equivalent including Maths & English (Grade C and above)
- NVQ Level 2 in a healthcare/child care
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).