Job summary
Child Healthcare Assistant
BAND: 2
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Riverbank Ward Paediatrics - CQC rated as GOOD.
FULL/PART TIME - PERMANENT
*** Please note we do not
offer Certificates of Sponsorships for this role ***
We are looking for a Band 2 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 an in-patients ward or Outpatients
department. You will work alongside the wards
multi-disciplinary teams of doctors, nurses, child healthcare 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
To support professionally
qualified staff in providing quality care for patients. This is a generic job
description, which covers the range of duties that a healthcare assistant
(direct patient care) may be required to undertake.
In addition the role will
require the post holder to competently and regularly undertake cleaning and housekeeping
duties as part of daily workload in line with service needs
The particular duties to
be undertaken by the post holder will be determined by the department
manager. Objectives, performance and
training needs will be regularly reviewed in accordance with the Trusts
Performance review guidelines.
If you are offered a position, we
will apply for references covering the past three consecutive years of
employment and/or training. Applicants should provide a full employment and
training history, explaining any gaps or discrepancies. Unexplained periods
will be explored during the interview and pre-employment checking process.
Please note that any misleading or inaccurate information may result in the
withdrawal of a conditional offer.
About us
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 more than 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. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
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.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical
Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support children and young people 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 / carer 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.
2. Communication
To answer telephone calls, bleeps etc. and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the call or bleep received.
To respond to patient / carer 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.
3. Clerical
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.
Local Ward/Department Variation to Core Job Description
To
communicate effectively with children and young people and their families
To
rotate between Riverbank and Paediatric Assessment Unit
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. PAS,
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
1. Clinical
Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support children and young people 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 / carer 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.
2. Communication
To answer telephone calls, bleeps etc. and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the call or bleep received.
To respond to patient / carer 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.
3. Clerical
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.
Local Ward/Department Variation to Core Job Description
To
communicate effectively with children and young people and their families
To
rotate between Riverbank and Paediatric Assessment Unit
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. PAS,
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
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic numeracy, good verbal and written communication skills.
- Importance of legible handwriting.
- Ability to maintain high standards of patient care and work with a confidential manner.
- Basic IT Skills including access email and record information on a computer.
Desirable
- Extended IT skills and knowledge of PAS, Bluespier and ICE requesting systems.
- Willingness to undertake venepuncture and cannulation or
- have venepuncture and cannulation competencies.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in an acute hospital environment, Outpatient or day case setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children within a health care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education.
- Willingness to achieve NVQ.
Desirable
- NVQ 2 / NVQ 3 relevant to healthcare.
- Recognised qualification in English.
- Achieved Care Certificate.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic numeracy, good verbal and written communication skills.
- Importance of legible handwriting.
- Ability to maintain high standards of patient care and work with a confidential manner.
- Basic IT Skills including access email and record information on a computer.
Desirable
- Extended IT skills and knowledge of PAS, Bluespier and ICE requesting systems.
- Willingness to undertake venepuncture and cannulation or
- have venepuncture and cannulation competencies.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a Health Care Assistant in an acute hospital environment, Outpatient or day case setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children within a health care setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Education.
- Willingness to achieve NVQ.
Desirable
- NVQ 2 / NVQ 3 relevant to healthcare.
- Recognised qualification in English.
- Achieved Care Certificate.
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.
