Job summary
We are looking for compassionate and committed Healthcare
Assistants , who are passionate about
delivering the highest quality of care within the paediatric
setting. The healthcare assistants work
alongside our Registered Nursing, and multi-professional
team to provide on-going patient support
to the children and young people on the busy assesment area
environment.
If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no
restrictions that would
prevent you from taking this post. We are unable to sponsor
Healthcare Assistants
without 2 years band 3 NHS experience.
If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate
when you commence
employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion.
Please note this advert will close when sufficient
applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
* Supporting Registered nurses in care of children and young
people aged 0-18 years
* Daily observations
* Meal support throughout day
* Stocking up supplies and general ward tidiness
* Meeting hygiene needs of Children and young
people
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Care assistant supporting the Registered nurse within
the care of Children and young people
aged 0-18 years meeting basic hygiene and nutritional needs,
daily observations and ensuring ward
stocks are topped up and maintaned.
-To assist in triaging patients, completing demographic
details and recording base-line
observations.
-To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
-To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of
routine clinical observations.
-To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patients condition and report changes to a
registered nurse.
-To assist patients meet their personal care needs (includes
hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and
comfort).
-To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
-To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to
a registered nurse.
-To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and
maintaining accurate documentation of care.
-To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed
area is prepared for the next patient.
-To ensure treatment rooms and clinical areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
-To assist in resolving conflict by responding
to concerns and complaints in a positive manner
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Care assistant supporting the Registered nurse within
the care of Children and young people
aged 0-18 years meeting basic hygiene and nutritional needs,
daily observations and ensuring ward
stocks are topped up and maintaned.
-To assist in triaging patients, completing demographic
details and recording base-line
observations.
-To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
-To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of
routine clinical observations.
-To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patients condition and report changes to a
registered nurse.
-To assist patients meet their personal care needs (includes
hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and
comfort).
-To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
-To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to
a registered nurse.
-To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and
maintaining accurate documentation of care.
-To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed
area is prepared for the next patient.
-To ensure treatment rooms and clinical areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
-To assist in resolving conflict by responding
to concerns and complaints in a positive manner
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills. Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience. Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post. GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels. Understanding of the role of HCSW. Able to work as part of a team. Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to act upon own initiative. Good communication skills. Able to work under some pressure. Ability to show leadership
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills. Ability to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience. Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post. GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills. Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels. Understanding of the role of HCSW. Able to work as part of a team. Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality
Special Requirements
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to act upon own initiative. Good communication skills. Able to work under some pressure. Ability to show leadership
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
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.
