Job summary
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Riverbank
Ward Paediatrics - CQC rated as GOOD in May 2019.
FULL TIME PERMANENT
We are looking for a Band 2 Child Healthcare Assistant to
join our team on the Childrens Ward at Worcester Royal Hospital.
You will have hospital experience due to the fast
pace and high turnover of patients, working on either an in-patient ward or
outpatients department.
You will work alongside the wards multi-disciplinary
teams of Doctors, Nurses, Child Health Care Assistants and other members of the
health care team. In addition, you will also be a team player who is organised,
reliable, and maintains professionalism and patient confidentiality at all
times.
As a Child Healthcare Assistant you will undertake a
range of clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities in order to
support the professionally qualified staff to provide a high quality service
and care.
The ability to work in a patient facing environment
is essential.
For
informal enquires or to arrange an informal visit please contact Becky Magan
Ward Manager Riverbank 01905 760588
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support
professionally qualified staff in providing quality care for children and young people and their carers, they
will also assist the multi professional team to prepare and support children and young peopleundergoing treatment and/or investigations maintaining privacy and
dignity at all times.
You will undertake routine
assessment tasks related to children and young peoples'health and wellbeing.
In addition, you will competently and
regularly undertake Clerical and administrative duties as part of daily
workload in line with service needs.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and/or
investigations maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures to maintain a safe working environment for
patients and staff.
To undertake clinical procedures as defined by Trust protocol and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe
environment.
To attend to the activities of daily living needs of patients, under the supervision and direction of a
qualified nurse, to ensure that patients receive care appropriate to their needs. All care given must
be documented in the patient record and countersigned by a trained nurse.
To report immediately to the Nurse in Charge any observed change in a patients condition or any
concern expressed by a patient about nursing or medical treatment to maintain patient safety and
improve communication.
Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
To undertake observations this includes temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen
saturation levels and conscious level using the AVPU score. Any variations must be reported
immediately to trained staff to maintain patient safety.
Undertake routine assessment tasks related to the individuals health and wellbeing.
To obtain non-invasive clinical samples, as directed by a trained nurse, to ensure that the patient
receives treatment appropriate to their needs.
To obtain blood samples as directed by trained nurse and with set criteria within own sphere of
competence following recognised and assessed program of training.
Assist in delivering programme of care to meet individuals health and wellbeing needs.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
To chaperone patients to other clinical departments, following assessment by a trained nurse, to
maintain patient safety.
To answer telephone calls, bleeps etc. and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the
call or bleep received.
To respond to patient requests for non- clinical information to improve communication.
Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters.
To receive ward/department visitors in a hospitable manner to encourage good working
relationships.
To act always in a manner which promotes positive working relationships and maintains the
professional image of the Trust.
To carry out reception and clerical duties competently when required to cover ward clerk when off.
Competent computer skills.
Competent use of trust clinical systems within clinical governance framework.
To assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean clinical environment to reduce the risk of infection.
Cleaning and tidying examination rooms/ clinic areas.
Be responsible for stock check and rotation.
To alert those responsible for ordering equipment when stock are required
Special Requirements. It is a requirement of the Trust that all healthcare assistants will undertake the core skills programme within
3-6 months of appointment. The nature of the post means that the post holder may be expected to work in
different directorates/departments within the Trust but would normally be attached to one area.
To communicate effectively with children and young people and their families.
To be willing to develop new skills in area such as play, communication with children and
families.
To be able to competently use all trust IT and clinical systems i.e. OASIS, bluespier, intranet
within clearly defined information governance framework.
To comply with trust child protection safeguarding procedures and attend mandatory training
and updates.
This job description forms the basis of healthcare duties. You should be aware that there might be other
specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and/or
investigations maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
To comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures to maintain a safe working environment for
patients and staff.
To undertake clinical procedures as defined by Trust protocol and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe
environment.
To attend to the activities of daily living needs of patients, under the supervision and direction of a
qualified nurse, to ensure that patients receive care appropriate to their needs. All care given must
be documented in the patient record and countersigned by a trained nurse.
To report immediately to the Nurse in Charge any observed change in a patients condition or any
concern expressed by a patient about nursing or medical treatment to maintain patient safety and
improve communication.
Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
To undertake observations this includes temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen
saturation levels and conscious level using the AVPU score. Any variations must be reported
immediately to trained staff to maintain patient safety.
Undertake routine assessment tasks related to the individuals health and wellbeing.
To obtain non-invasive clinical samples, as directed by a trained nurse, to ensure that the patient
receives treatment appropriate to their needs.
To obtain blood samples as directed by trained nurse and with set criteria within own sphere of
competence following recognised and assessed program of training.
Assist in delivering programme of care to meet individuals health and wellbeing needs.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
To chaperone patients to other clinical departments, following assessment by a trained nurse, to
maintain patient safety.
To answer telephone calls, bleeps etc. and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the
call or bleep received.
To respond to patient requests for non- clinical information to improve communication.
Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters.
To receive ward/department visitors in a hospitable manner to encourage good working
relationships.
To act always in a manner which promotes positive working relationships and maintains the
professional image of the Trust.
To carry out reception and clerical duties competently when required to cover ward clerk when off.
Competent computer skills.
Competent use of trust clinical systems within clinical governance framework.
To assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean clinical environment to reduce the risk of infection.
Cleaning and tidying examination rooms/ clinic areas.
Be responsible for stock check and rotation.
To alert those responsible for ordering equipment when stock are required
Special Requirements. It is a requirement of the Trust that all healthcare assistants will undertake the core skills programme within
3-6 months of appointment. The nature of the post means that the post holder may be expected to work in
different directorates/departments within the Trust but would normally be attached to one area.
To communicate effectively with children and young people and their families.
To be willing to develop new skills in area such as play, communication with children and
families.
To be able to competently use all trust IT and clinical systems i.e. OASIS, bluespier, intranet
within clearly defined information governance framework.
To comply with trust child protection safeguarding procedures and attend mandatory training
and updates.
This job description forms the basis of healthcare duties. You should be aware that there might be other
specific assigned tasks relevant to a particular area of work.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in an acute hospital environment, outpatient or day case setting.
Desirable
- Working with children and young people within a health care setting.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic numeracy, good verbal and written communication skills.
- Legible handwriting.
- Ability to maintain high standards of patient care and work with a confidential manner.
- Basic IT Skills.
Desirable
- Extended IT skills. Knowledge of PAS, Bluespier, ICE, Sunrise reporting systems.
- Willingness to undertake venepuncture and cannulation or
- Venepuncture and cannulation competencies.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in related field
- Recognised qualification in English
- Care Certificate
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Requirement to travel and work across sites at KTC and WRH.
- Conscious of appropriate image and self presentation to suit the department.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in an acute hospital environment, outpatient or day case setting.
Desirable
- Working with children and young people within a health care setting.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic numeracy, good verbal and written communication skills.
- Legible handwriting.
- Ability to maintain high standards of patient care and work with a confidential manner.
- Basic IT Skills.
Desirable
- Extended IT skills. Knowledge of PAS, Bluespier, ICE, Sunrise reporting systems.
- Willingness to undertake venepuncture and cannulation or
- Venepuncture and cannulation competencies.
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in related field
- Recognised qualification in English
- Care Certificate
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Requirement to travel and work across sites at KTC and WRH.
- Conscious of appropriate image and self presentation to suit the department.
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.
