Job summary
Do you have experience working with children and young people? Do you have a childcare qualification (NVQ level 3) or other healthcare experience? If so, we could have the perfect job for you.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and dynamic to join our busy Children's Day Care team and our Outpatients department. Day Care is a 16 bedded unit with a mixture of surgical and medical patients. We care for patients from 3 months to 16 years under a variety of teams, therefore a flexible working approach is a valuable quality. Due to supporting the wider team within the Children's Hospital, we are flexible with increasing the number of patients that pass through the unit. The unit also has patients who attend but do not require a bed for reviews, scans etc. Day Care is open from 07:15-19:45 Monday - Friday with adhoc weekend shifts to work as extra by choice.
We are also looking to recruit into our Outpatients Department, 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday. Within our outpatients departments we have several clinics running that will need assisting with a variety of clinical needs for the patients. Full-time and part-time hours available.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve caring for children and teenagers with the support of a registered nurse and being responsible for some house-keeping duties. You will assist the multidisciplinary team in meeting the needs of patients and families. This includes preparing a patient for theatre and ensuring their safe recovery whilst providing relevant information and safety netting advice for a efficient discharge, closely supported by the nursing team.
Communicate effectively with patients, families/carers, recognising there may be a need to utilise alternative methods of communication. Where there are barriers to understanding, arranging access to information, support and other services may be required.
Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for procedures. This includes supporting the wider team depending on the clinical need, for example distracting the child, helping with equipment and supporting/reassuring patients and their families/carers.
Be involved in the allocation of rooms, stock orders and how the department is organised. Several clinics run simultaneously that you will be required to assist working with the multidisciplinary team. This will involve taking heights and weights of the children, urinalysis, assisting with the doctors and phlebotomists.
We take pride in our duty of providing seamless care and having excellent and welcoming team.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury. The care we deliver is based on the trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
For informal visits or any other information, please contact Amy Dowson, Deputy Sister (amy.dowson@ouh.nhs.uk) or Lucy Knight, Ward SIster (lucy.knight@ouh.nhs.uk). Tel 01865 234148.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
For informal visits or any other information, please contact Amy Dowson, Deputy Sister (amy.dowson@ouh.nhs.uk) or Lucy Knight, Ward SIster (lucy.knight@ouh.nhs.uk). Tel 01865 234148.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values.
Values and Behaviours Educatio
Essential
- To demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview.
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake selfdevelopment.
- Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject.
Desirable
- Evidence of Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or working towards
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area.
Clinical Practice Planning
Essential
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others.
Improving Quality
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and awareness of key policies legislation in order to maintain information governance.
- Appreciates the need for changes in the organisation or role requirements and can make a positive contribution to change management.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- Smart professional appearance and adherence to uniform policy
- Recognise limitations of role and seek help and guidance
- To support and orientate new staff and contribute to their development acting as a role model.
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values.
Values and Behaviours Educatio
Essential
- To demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview.
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake selfdevelopment.
- Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject.
Desirable
- Evidence of Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or working towards
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area.
Clinical Practice Planning
Essential
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others.
Improving Quality
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and awareness of key policies legislation in order to maintain information governance.
- Appreciates the need for changes in the organisation or role requirements and can make a positive contribution to change management.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- Smart professional appearance and adherence to uniform policy
- Recognise limitations of role and seek help and guidance
- To support and orientate new staff and contribute to their development acting as a role model.
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
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.
