Job summary
Health Care Assistant
Department: Children's Services
Band: 2 £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full time and Fixed Term 37.5 hours per week, Part time 14 hours per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This is an exciting time to join our amazing team in Children's Services as we are working on the project to expand our services and building a NEW Children's Hospital, which will bring opportunities for career development in different areas (including specialist care). We welcome enthusiastic, caring and motivated leaders to join our team of nurses to provide dynamic, high quality family centred nursing care to children, young people and babies.
This Band 2 role will require someone who really wants to develop themselves in a very supportive environment. You will need to be competent, caring, courageous, and compassionate, with the proven ability to work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to continuously developing professionally whilst supporting junior colleagues in an acute clinical environment.
Interview date: w/c 04 November 2024
Main duties of the job
Across every area of the Paediatric Unit we continually strive, as a multi-disciplinary team, to offer high quality, evidenced based and holistic care to all our children. We believe that we have much to offer any candidate who joins our team. Indeed, we recognise that it's also about you!! As a Unit we offer:- Support for your educational needs to ensure your continued development, through access to relevant courses and support from our dedicated Paediatric Practice Development team
About us
NHS Staff Survey: When it comes to continual growth, this staff group are achieving the highest score of 6.25/10 on the theme "We are always learning."
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee
Great flexible workingopportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some examples of training/courses available:
o High Dependency course o PILS/EPLS o Assessor/supervisor training o Caring for children with diabetes or cancer o Skills training (Venepuncture/cannulation, NGT, central line, tracheostomy, etc)
The children services consist of the following:
Ward 4: Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) Ward 4 is open 24 hours a day, has 16 PAU beds that flexes capacity to meet the ever-changing needs of our children. We offer access to expert, evidence based and family centred assessment, treatment, and care. The unit also includes the Paediatric Day Care Unit, delivering planned care.
Paediatric Day Surgery Unit6 bedding area open Monday to Friday, specific for day surgery cases, including dental, urology ENT, T&O, and ophthalmology. Supported by ward 4 senior staff, we provide care to children all ages, from pre-op assessment, supporting children and families from admission to discharge.
Ward 5 Is an Inpatient ward with 22 bed spaces offering Medical, Surgical, Oncology and Orthopaedic care for 016-year-olds.The Ward offers every opportunity for the successful applicant to succeed and develop, providing the necessary training courses, which provide the skills and competencies to care for children requiring high dependency nursing.
Paediatric OutpatientsDelivers specialist clinics for children that require long, and short term follow up of care.
We also work very closely with Neonatal Unit and our Childrens Emergency Department, which is part of the emergency medicine division.
We are continuously looking at new ways in which we ensure patient experience is pivotal within the care we provide and are exploring initiative developments to take this forward.
You will need to be a registered nurse with a minimum of two years experience at band 5 or above in relevant speciality, or a keen interest in paediatrics.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some examples of training/courses available:
o High Dependency course o PILS/EPLS o Assessor/supervisor training o Caring for children with diabetes or cancer o Skills training (Venepuncture/cannulation, NGT, central line, tracheostomy, etc)
The children services consist of the following:
Ward 4: Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) Ward 4 is open 24 hours a day, has 16 PAU beds that flexes capacity to meet the ever-changing needs of our children. We offer access to expert, evidence based and family centred assessment, treatment, and care. The unit also includes the Paediatric Day Care Unit, delivering planned care.
Paediatric Day Surgery Unit6 bedding area open Monday to Friday, specific for day surgery cases, including dental, urology ENT, T&O, and ophthalmology. Supported by ward 4 senior staff, we provide care to children all ages, from pre-op assessment, supporting children and families from admission to discharge.
Ward 5 Is an Inpatient ward with 22 bed spaces offering Medical, Surgical, Oncology and Orthopaedic care for 016-year-olds.The Ward offers every opportunity for the successful applicant to succeed and develop, providing the necessary training courses, which provide the skills and competencies to care for children requiring high dependency nursing.
Paediatric OutpatientsDelivers specialist clinics for children that require long, and short term follow up of care.
We also work very closely with Neonatal Unit and our Childrens Emergency Department, which is part of the emergency medicine division.
We are continuously looking at new ways in which we ensure patient experience is pivotal within the care we provide and are exploring initiative developments to take this forward.
You will need to be a registered nurse with a minimum of two years experience at band 5 or above in relevant speciality, or a keen interest in paediatrics.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Confidentiality
- Numerate - GCSE or equivalent
- Literate - GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience within health service
- Knowledge of child protection issues
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children and families
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support team
- Ability to receive and give correct message
- Ability to follow instructions
- Good customer care skills
Desirable
- Good standard of documentation and record keeping
Personal and people development
Essential
- Work wherever delegated to fulfil role
- Smart appearance
- Flexible to work days, nights and weekends
- Adaptable attitude
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate with colleagues
- Able to communicate with families and children
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Confidentiality
- Numerate - GCSE or equivalent
- Literate - GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience within health service
- Knowledge of child protection issues
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children and families
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support team
- Ability to receive and give correct message
- Ability to follow instructions
- Good customer care skills
Desirable
- Good standard of documentation and record keeping
Personal and people development
Essential
- Work wherever delegated to fulfil role
- Smart appearance
- Flexible to work days, nights and weekends
- Adaptable attitude
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate with colleagues
- Able to communicate with families and children
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).
