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We’re looking for a caring and motivated Senior Health Care Assistant to join our busy Children's Ambulatory Unit. You’ll support Registered Nurses in delivering safe, high-quality care to children and young people across the Paediatric Units, including Outpatient Clinic, Roses Day-Care, and Children’s Ambulatory Unit (CAU).
What You’ll Do
* Provide compassionate, hands‑on care to children and their families
* Work closely with Registered Nurses and the wider healthcare team
* Support clinical and non‑clinical duties within the unit
* Complete in‑house HCA training and maintain competence
About You
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
* At least one year’s experience working with children and young people
* Team player with good communication skills and a caring approach
Join our supportive paediatric team and make a real difference to young patients’ lives.
👉 Apply today to become part of our dedicated team!
For Further Information Please Contact
Haddy Colley‑Ward, Manager – 0207 288 5630 / 0207 287 8560
Latefa Elwakili, Sister – 0207 288 5630
The post holder will have an NVQ Level 3 in care and/or have at least a year's experience working with children and young people. The post holder works as part of the unit's team under the supervision of registered nurses, participating in the delivery of patient care. The post holder will be expected to be self‑motivated and use their initiative when necessary. The post holder will undertake the hospital’s in‑house training for HCA’s and will maintain an agreed level of competence. The post holder is expected to work in different areas including the clinic, day‑care and CAU. It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all of the duties listed in the main section below. No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training or instruction.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
It is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, nationality or ethnic origin, or is placed at the disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. To this end the Trust has an Equal Opportunity Policy and it is for each employee to contribute to its success.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The postholder will ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out and will be aware of the responsibilities placed on employees under the Health and Safety At Work Act. The postholder will maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.
SECURITY
It is the responsibility of all employees to work within the security policies and procedures of The Whittington Hospital NHS trust to protect the patients, staff and visitors and the property of the Trust. This duty applies both to the specific work area of the individual and to the hospital in general.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All information concerning patients/clients and staff must be treated as strictly confidential at all times.
CUSTOMER AWARENESS
The Whittington Hospital expects its employees to communicate with colleagues, patients and visitors in a polite and courteous manner at all times.
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