Job overview
We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic Children’s Unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
We look after a wide range of conditions including medical and surgery and children with complex conditions
We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic Children’s Unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
area. We work very closely with our Admission and Assessment Unit providing seamless care for children and their families. We provide care for all children from birth up to the age of 16 or older if they have special needs and regularly see a Paediatrician. We cover a variety of conditions, medical, surgical, orthopaedic, max fax, urology and ELCAS.
About us
We are a very busy 51 bedded unit with an extra 3 bedded high dependency area. We work very closely with our Admission and Assessment Unit providing seamless care for children and their families. We provide care for all children from birth up to the age of 16 or older if they have special needs and regularly see a Paediatrician. We cover a variety of conditions, medical, surgical, orthopaedic, max fax, urology and ELCAS.
Main duties of the job
To assist the trained nurses in all aspects of care, delivering safe, personal effective care. To assist staff to carry out observations, feeding and hygiene needs.
To maintain a clean environment and assist in maintaining stock levels.
To communicate effectively with all members of the team and also patients and their carers.
Working for our organisation
At East Lancashire Hospital NHS trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Working alongside a trained nurse to deliver safe personal and effective care is the main responsibility but an enthusiasm to develop yourself within the role is desirable. Further knowledge of basic life support, physiological measurement recording, safer handling and equality and diversity are all areas in which experience is preferable but training can be provided for the successful candidate. There will also be an opportunity to further develop your knowledge with learning skills like venepuncture and cannulation.
Patients are the most important part of our work and caring for them to a high standard in a caring and safe environment is paramount. If you feel this could be you then please apply. This is a rotational post involving working days, nights and weekends.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Evidence of functional skills in literacy and numeracy or equivalent
* Willing to complete training to achieve all aspects of the job description
Desirable criteria
* Successful completion of Level 2 Functional skills, Maths and English
* Ability to perform higher level tasks eg venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording
Experience
Essential criteria
* Prior experience working at a senior HCA level or development from HCA Band 2 role
Desirable criteria
* Experience in role of supervising others, and able to provide guidance and support
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* Clear and accurate written/verbal communication and listening skills
* Ability to support/supervise other learners
* Experience working with sick children and young people normally 18 months
Desirable criteria
* performing HCA band 2 role for a minimum of 18months with testomony from ward.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Friendly and caring manner, demonstrates ability to act sympathetically and sensitively with people
* Supportive team player
* Ability to support children, young people and families in difficult and stressful situations
Desirable criteria
* Demonstrable personal drive and commitment to develop skills and seeks progression within the Trust.