Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our paediatric team within the Children's Unit. Experience of working with children and families is required and the ideal candidate will be flexible, have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a busy environment. Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Support Worker you will support the nursing team to deliver a high standard of care whilst putting the child and family at the centre of everything you do. You will be a part of an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking team. A flexible approach, good sense of humour and the ability to prioritise workloads is a must. Full training will be given to the successful candidate. Full and part time positions are available. All posts will be on internal rotation to days and nights. About us We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or can demonstrate competency in the above NVQ / QCF Level 3 in a health-related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience supported by completion of a competency-based clinical skills framework Desire and ability to undertake appropriate training Desirable Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential Evidence of working with babies/children and young people Good understanding of the role of the Health Care Support Worker Desirable Experience of working within a healthcare environment Key Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Basic IT skills Good organisation skills Demonstrate a positive approach to team working Desirable Venepuncture Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths or can demonstrate competency in the above NVQ / QCF Level 3 in a health-related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience supported by completion of a competency-based clinical skills framework Desire and ability to undertake appropriate training Desirable Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience Essential Evidence of working with babies/children and young people Good understanding of the role of the Health Care Support Worker Desirable Experience of working within a healthcare environment Key Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Basic IT skills Good organisation skills Demonstrate a positive approach to team working Desirable Venepuncture 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. Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital Hinchingbrooke Park Huntingdon PE29 6NT United Kingdom Employer's website