Job summary
Wehave an exciting opportunity for a motivated Health Care Support Worker to joinour Childrens Outpatient Team. This post will be predominantly based at BishopAuckland and Darlington. Our team supports around 32,000 appointments per yearso this is a busy role where no two days are the same. This role is for 26.25hours
Main duties of the job
You will be welcoming children and families tothe department, supporting Consultant and Nurse led clinics, performingclinical observations and supporting our nursing team with investigations andprocedures. You will be expected to take bloods after appropriate training. Aswell as being a great team player, were looking for someone who is flexible,has initiative and excellent communication skills and will take pride inensuring the department is maintained to a high standard.
About us
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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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Thisis a Trustwide role so whilst you'll be predominantly work at Bishop Aucklandand Darlington Memorial you will be required to travel to Durham, StanleyPrimary Care, and Chester-le-Street Hospitals; you must be able to travelindependently across site
Job description Job responsibilities
Thisis a Trustwide role so whilst you'll be predominantly work at Bishop Aucklandand Darlington Memorial you will be required to travel to Durham, StanleyPrimary Care, and Chester-le-Street Hospitals; you must be able to travelindependently across site
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
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. Ability to plan own work. Ability to work calmly under pressure. Willing to take and record patient observations Desirable
Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation Special Requirements
Essential
Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require. Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post. Self-motivated and able to motivate others. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Reflective practitioner. Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change. Desirable
Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance 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
Person Specification Special Skills and Knowledge
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. Ability to plan own work. Ability to work calmly under pressure. Willing to take and record patient observations Desirable
Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation Special Requirements
Essential
Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require. Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post. Self-motivated and able to motivate others. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. Reflective practitioner. Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change. Desirable
Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance 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
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. Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
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. .
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. Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
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