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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Paediatric Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 09 July 2025

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Job summary

Assist with the provision of healthcare services within the Children's department. The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse to ensure the individual needs of the children and families are met.
The post holder will provide the necessary care for children and parents/carers under the supervision of a qualified nurse. This supportive role includes clinical and administrative support as required

Main duties of the job

Provide a high standard of communication with staff and patientsWill display effective, clear and sensitive communication when dealing with children/young people and families and be able to contribute and communicate clearly both verbally and written within the Multidisciplinary Team.
Ensure telephone enquiries are managed sensitively and appropriate action initiated.
Receive and direct visitors in a helpful and friendly manner.
Ability to play, interact and communicate with children /young people of all ages.
Support the clinical manager in the implementation of any changes/actions as a result of a complaint.
Will relate necessary information /details as required and guided by the qualified nurse to the appropriate persons.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7280267-JUN25

Job locations

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Rd

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To actively take part in meeting the needs of the patients under the supervision of a RN, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the department.
To be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team under the direction and supervision of an RN and to be continually aware of the need for confidentiality.
To assist patients to carry out personal care.
To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.
Testing specimens and recording the results.
Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the RN. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the RN or Nurse in Charge.
Under the supervision of the RN, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
Under supervision of the RN, provide direct supervision and support of the young person admitted with mental health disorders.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To actively take part in meeting the needs of the patients under the supervision of a RN, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the department.
To be an effective member of a multidisciplinary team under the direction and supervision of an RN and to be continually aware of the need for confidentiality.
To assist patients to carry out personal care.
To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.
Testing specimens and recording the results.
Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the RN. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the RN or Nurse in Charge.
Under the supervision of the RN, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
Under supervision of the RN, provide direct supervision and support of the young person admitted with mental health disorders.

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

Worked within a hospital environment
Good communication skills

Desirable

Care Certficate
Basic computer skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

Worked within a hospital environment
Good communication skills

Desirable

Care Certficate
Basic computer skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Rd

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital

Eastern Rd

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)