Main area: Paediatrics
Grade Band: 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 36 hours per week (Days, nights, weekends)
Job ref: 320-MED-1507
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 14/01/2025
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Puffin Ward. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate health care assistant to join our team. We are a 16 bedded paediatric ward caring for patients from 0-18 years with both short term and long term illness and conditions. We care for both medical and surgical patients as well as those with mental health illnesses. You must be motivated and committed to the delivery of high quality care, and have the ability to communicate and work effectively with children of all ages and their families. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team to provide support to the children and families. Ideally, you will have previous experience working with children and/or previous experience in a health care setting. Main duties of the job
Our Health Care Assistants work as part of the multi-professional team caring for patients aged from 0-16 years and their parents/carers. Our Health Care Assistants: Promote and support registered staff with the physical health, comfort and wellbeing of babies/children/young people, including recording vital signs once competency is completed. Support parents/carers to provide babies, children and young people with personal care, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Provide support and supervision for patients admitted with Eating disorders and Mental Health needs, working alongside the registered staff to care for these patients, recognizing their individual needs which includes patients requiring mealtime support or supervision. Escort patients from the ward to other departments within the hospital. Keep the ward clean and tidy and support with keeping the ward well stocked. Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognize the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development. On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes. Qualifications and Skills
GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade 4 or above (C or above). Excellent comprehension of English both written and spoken. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check; however, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognize the sender. Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here. UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Address: Recruitment Centre, Rehab Block, Level 3, Royal Derby Hospital. Telephone: 01332 788466
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An exciting opportunity has arisen on Puffin Ward. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate health care assistant to join our team. We are a 16 bedded paediatric ward caring for patients from 0-18 years with both short term and long term illness and conditions. We care for both medical and surgical patients as well as those with mental health illnesses. You must be motivated and committed to the delivery of high quality care, and have the ability to communicate and work effectively with children of all ages and their families. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team to provide support to the children and families. Ideally, you will have previous experience working with children and/or previous experience in a health care setting. Main duties of the job
Our Health Care Assistants work as part of the multi-professional team caring for patients aged from 0-16 years and their parents/carers. Our Health Care Assistants: Promote and support registered staff with the physical health, comfort and wellbeing of babies/children/young people, including recording vital signs once competency is completed. Support parents/carers to provide babies, children and young people with personal care, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Provide support and supervision for patients admitted with Eating disorders and Mental Health needs, working alongside the registered staff to care for these patients, recognizing their individual needs which includes patients requiring mealtime support or supervision. Escort patients from the ward to other departments within the hospital. Keep the ward clean and tidy and support with keeping the ward well stocked. Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognize the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development. On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes. Qualifications and Skills
GCSE Maths, English and Science at Grade 4 or above (C or above). Excellent comprehension of English both written and spoken. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check; however, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognize the sender. Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here. UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Address: Recruitment Centre, Rehab Block, Level 3, Royal Derby Hospital. Telephone: 01332 788466
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