Job overview
Health Care Assistant, Band 3
Specialist Dermatology Service
Are you a Health Care Assistant who really wants to make a difference? Are you seeking a role that is rewarding, autonomous and makes a real impact on families affected by a rare condition? Then look
no further.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Health Care Assistant with experience of working with children, young people and families living with chronic diseases to take up the post of Band 3 Health Care Assistant in dermatology. Experience of working across acute/community care would be beneficial but not essential. It is not anticipated that the successful candidate will have knowledge or experience of Dermatology.
This post is based at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH. If you join our team of specialist nurses you will be working as part of large established multi-disciplinary team. There will be exciting opportunities to extend your knowledge in dermaolotogical conditions and work alongside the consultants during the laser theatre clinics alongside the senior Band 4 HCA. The post will also provide opportunities to develop your communication, teaching and liaison skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the Dermatology CNS team in the delivery of the service for a defined group of patients. You will provide support to our ambulatory service in relation to venepuncture and cannulation, where appropriate and planned ( specifically EB Patients) and will be required to work independently and undertake / assist with clinical procedures as appropriate
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Our Always values
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
* Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* GCSE (Grade 4 – 9) in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills level 2 pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent recognised qualification
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care ( University Certificate of Competence in Principles of Children & Young People Healthcare, advanced diploma, Higher apprenticeship Level 3) or Healthcare Support Worker Level 2
* Care Certificate
* Willingness to develop and undertake in-house study
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
* Knowledge and understanding of the health service
* Knowledge and understanding of the needs of child/young person and their families
* Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
* Able to provide essential care to patients as directed
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team
* Understanding of working with children/young people and their families who are critically or chronically ill
* Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care in a hospital or experience in caring for children/young people in a child/young person community healthcare/hospice setting
* Previous experience of working with children/young people
* Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience in participating in audits, clinical trial programmes and training
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to their work area
* Demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues
* Able to organise and work autonomously
* Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support workers
Desirable criteria
* Able to contribute to service improvement