Job summary
Band 3 Health care Assistant required for the Paediatric Outpatient & Day Surgery Units at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
You will have the opportunity to work within the Paediatric Outpatient & Day Surgery Units.
Flexibility is an absolute must with this role. The shift pattern includes longer shifts and the job role is very varied.
The post holdermusthave experience with children and their families and also have experience working as a health care assistant in an acute setting.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the Paediatric Outpatients & Day Surgery Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
If you are interested in a new challenge and want the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge with working with children and families.
Full induction and in house training.
PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICANTS APPLY.
Main duties of the job
You will support the Nursing team by assisting in patient cares
Undertake basic administrative duties, answering telephones, using I.T systems.
Communicating and supporting children and their families
Providing chaperone for the paediatricians during consultation and or physical examination
Assisting with pre-anaesthetic consultations with child and family either face to face or via telephone.
Assisting staff with venepuncture and cannulation for day case attenders.
Transporting time sensitive samples to the pathology department.
Ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained for patients at all times
Ensure trust standards are met
Maintain confidentiality
Work within own competence
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder assists member of the multidisciplinary team to provide efficient, effective research based nursing care that meets the needs of children and families under the care of the Child Health Directorate. In line and according to agreed Trust Policies/Procedures and under the direction of the registered Nurse the post holder works as an integral part of the Nursing team. Communicating and liaising with all members of the team is essential. According to own experience and competency provide support and possible training for junior / less experienced staff or students within the area. The post holder may be invited /required to participate in meetings and be involved in the action plans. In consultation with the registered Nurse, the post holder will need to recognize and discuss developmental/educational needs for self. Internal rotation is a requirement of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder assists member of the multidisciplinary team to provide efficient, effective research based nursing care that meets the needs of children and families under the care of the Child Health Directorate. In line and according to agreed Trust Policies/Procedures and under the direction of the registered Nurse the post holder works as an integral part of the Nursing team. Communicating and liaising with all members of the team is essential. According to own experience and competency provide support and possible training for junior / less experienced staff or students within the area. The post holder may be invited /required to participate in meetings and be involved in the action plans. In consultation with the registered Nurse, the post holder will need to recognize and discuss developmental/educational needs for self. Internal rotation is a requirement of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or prepared to work towards
- Willingness to undertake further study
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Basic child development knowledge
- Experience of working with children.
- Experienced HCA
- Understanding of health and safety issues in the NHS
- Understanding and application of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience as a health care assistant working with children in a healthcare setting.
- NNEB Qualification
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of the organisation of nursing care
- Basic I.T. skills and accurate record keeping.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills or willing to undertake training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or prepared to work towards
- Willingness to undertake further study
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Basic child development knowledge
- Experience of working with children.
- Experienced HCA
- Understanding of health and safety issues in the NHS
- Understanding and application of confidentiality.
Desirable
- Experience as a health care assistant working with children in a healthcare setting.
- NNEB Qualification
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of the organisation of nursing care
- Basic I.T. skills and accurate record keeping.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Venepuncture & Cannulation skills or willing to undertake training
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).
