Job summary
Deliver effective care to patients and their families admitted to the department under the direction of qualified nursing staff.
The Paediatric Emergency Department has close links with the Paediatric Unit within Northampton General Hospital which consists of a 7 bedded PAU with additional space for ambulatory patients, a 26 bedded medical ward with a 2 bed Paediatric HDU and an 18 bedded Surgical / Oncology ward. There is also a separate Neonatal intensive care unit. The Paediatric Emergency Department also has close links with the local CAMHS service.
Northampton General Hospital is proud to be the first UK hospital to achieve the Pathway to Excellence accreditation.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact
Kerry Marriott (Paediatric Nurse Manager Kerry.marriott2@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistant to work within our new Paediatric Emergency Department.
We are seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated Health Care Assistants to join the team at Northampton General. You must have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a keen interest in paediatric emergency care, as well as the desire to develop your knowledge and skills within this area. The department offers a range of education and development opportunities for the right person and you will be supported by the nursing team. We offer a comprehensive supernumerary period.
Our newly built Paediatric ED opened August 2021 and has an injury Service, 9 cubicle areas including a High Dependency Bay an area designed specifically to care for children and adolescents who have presented with mental health concerns. Our Paediatric and Neonatal Trauma and Resuscitation bay is co-located in the Emergency Department.
Last year we saw in excess of 32,000 patients aged 0-18 years.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Seek supervision to ensure that personal clinical practice is continuously developing.
Participate in appropriate training to ensure safe competent clinical practice
Ensure that all documentation is countersigned by a qualified member of the team in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidance
Act at all times in the best interests of the patient
Participate in the development of operational processes that will ensure timely and appropriate admission and discharge of patients
Participate in the Trust Appraisal process to ensure that you receive and give constructive feedback to enhance personal skill set
Take all reasonable precautions to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or others by act or omission
Assist patients with activities of daily living when required maintaining their privacy and dignity at all time
Measure and record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
Measure, record and report capillary blood glucose levels of patients when required
Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to nurse in charge
Preparation and assisting with clinical procedure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Seek supervision to ensure that personal clinical practice is continuously developing.
Participate in appropriate training to ensure safe competent clinical practice
Ensure that all documentation is countersigned by a qualified member of the team in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidance
Act at all times in the best interests of the patient
Participate in the development of operational processes that will ensure timely and appropriate admission and discharge of patients
Participate in the Trust Appraisal process to ensure that you receive and give constructive feedback to enhance personal skill set
Take all reasonable precautions to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or others by act or omission
Assist patients with activities of daily living when required maintaining their privacy and dignity at all time
Measure and record routine observations of weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory rate. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
Measure, record and report capillary blood glucose levels of patients when required
Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to nurse in charge
Preparation and assisting with clinical procedure.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Previous HCA experience
- Experience working with children and young people
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Evidence of formal secondary education
Desirable
- GCSE Maths and English and/or a Science subject (Grades 9-4 or A*-C) or equivalent
- Completed care certificate
Skills
Essential
- Ability to recognise limitations
- Ability to work under instruction
- Able to stand on your feet for long periods of time
Desirable
- Be able to record observations in children and young people
- Cannulation and venepuncture
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients, and service users
- Ability to work both day and night shifts.
- Team Player
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Previous HCA experience
- Experience working with children and young people
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Evidence of formal secondary education
Desirable
- GCSE Maths and English and/or a Science subject (Grades 9-4 or A*-C) or equivalent
- Completed care certificate
Skills
Essential
- Ability to recognise limitations
- Ability to work under instruction
- Able to stand on your feet for long periods of time
Desirable
- Be able to record observations in children and young people
- Cannulation and venepuncture
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients, and service users
- Ability to work both day and night shifts.
- Team Player
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).
