Job summary
As we grow and promote better patient care and experience, we are looking to recruit a highly motivated and innovative Healthcare Support Workerto join our Children's Outpatients Team.
The working hours are either 09:00-17:00 or 08:30-16:30, but there may be occasional adjustments to accommodate clinic schedules,and will be required to work across site between Watford and Hemel Hempstead Children's Outpatients.
We offer a range of development and in-house training to strengthen your existing skills, alongside flexible working and a range of staff benefits, making us an employer of choice:
- Rotational shift patterns and flexible working - were possible.
- Excellent pension scheme, annual leave allowance and family friendly policies.
- NHS Staff Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
Main duties of the job
We are very proud of our teams and the great quality care we give to our children and families.
We are looking for self-motivated, organised, adaptable, friendly candidates with excellent interpersonal skills who will be able to work calmly and effectively in a busy environment.
Previous experience working with children or as a Healthcare Support Worker is essential.
The main duties and responsibilities are:
- Helping to run the clinics, and knowing all the different needs for each speciality.
- Restocking the trolleys, and consultation rooms.
- Helping to keep the department a safe place for the children to play while there for their appointment.
- ECG's for patients.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Measuring patients height and weight and recording on the appropriate documentation.
- Urinalysis and HbA1c for Diabetic clinics.
- ECGs for any Consultant when required.
- Head circumferences.
- Teaching inhaler technique (after inhouse training).
- Spirometry and FeNo for respiratory clinics after training.
- Regular restocking of blood trolleys and ward stock.
- Blood pressure (manual and automatic).
- Venepuncture training.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Measuring patients height and weight and recording on the appropriate documentation.
- Urinalysis and HbA1c for Diabetic clinics.
- ECGs for any Consultant when required.
- Head circumferences.
- Teaching inhaler technique (after inhouse training).
- Spirometry and FeNo for respiratory clinics after training.
- Regular restocking of blood trolleys and ward stock.
- Blood pressure (manual and automatic).
- Venepuncture training.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******
Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Child or working towards or equivalent experience.
- Trained and experienced in phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Paediatric Basic Life Support.
- Experienced in paediatric phlebotomy.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Knowledge of child protection.
- Understanding of health and safety.
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of urinalysis testing.
- Knowledge of inhaler technique training.
- Familiar with lung function testing.
- Familiar with hydrogen breath and lactose testing.
- Familiar with allergy testing.
Experience:
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Outpatients environment.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Child or working towards or equivalent experience.
- Trained and experienced in phlebotomy.
Desirable
- Paediatric Basic Life Support.
- Experienced in paediatric phlebotomy.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Knowledge of child protection.
- Understanding of health and safety.
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
Desirable
- Knowledge of urinalysis testing.
- Knowledge of inhaler technique training.
- Familiar with lung function testing.
- Familiar with hydrogen breath and lactose testing.
- Familiar with allergy testing.
Experience:
Essential
- Previous experience of working with children.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Outpatients environment.
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).
