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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must work well in a team, communicate effectively, follow protocols, show autonomy and accountability, demonstrate best practices, and adhere to Trust Values and Codes of Conduct.
  • You will assist in patient care within a multi-disciplinary team, communicate effectively, follow protocols, exercise autonomy, supervise others, and uphold Trust values and standards.

Requirements

  • To be able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • To demonstrate effective communication skills.
  • To work within agreed ways of working, under indirect supervision of a registered health care professional (usually a Registered Nurse), following relevant standards, policies and protocols and always acting within the limits of your training and competence.
  • To exercise autonomy within your given area of responsibility, being accountable for your work and reviewing the effectiveness of your actions.
  • To demonstrate best practice and supervise others as required.
  • To follow and demonstrate the Trust Values, Expected Behaviours and Core Values of Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012), and adhere to the GOSH Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers (2013).

Responsibilities

  • To be able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • To demonstrate effective communication skills.
  • To work within agreed ways of working, under indirect supervision of a registered health care professional (usually a Registered Nurse), following relevant standards, policies and protocols and always acting within the limits of your training and competence.
  • To exercise autonomy within your given area of responsibility, being accountable for your work and reviewing the effectiveness of your actions.
  • To demonstrate best practice and supervise others as required.
  • To follow and demonstrate the Trust Values, Expected Behaviours and Core Values of Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012), and adhere to the GOSH Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers (2013).

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Healthcare Assistant position?

Ideally, you should have completed or be undertaking the Care Certificate, or have experience working with paediatric patients.

Is experience required for this role?

While experience is preferred, particularly with paediatric patients, the key requirement is a willingness to learn and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Will I work independently or with supervision?

You will work under the indirect supervision of a registered health care professional, usually a Registered Nurse, following relevant standards and protocols.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate effective communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and the capability to exercise autonomy within their given area of responsibility.

Are there opportunities for career development within this role?

Yes, we encourage best practice and may provide opportunities for you to supervise others, allowing you to develop your skills and experience in a clinical setting.

Is the application process inclusive?

Yes, GOSH is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all individuals, including those from BAME communities, disabled individuals, and LGBT+ community members.

Who can I contact for more information or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Jacob Durham-Moran, the Ward Manager, via email at jacob.durham-moran@gosh.nhs.uk for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

Will I be required to follow specific conduct and values?

Yes, all applicants are expected to adhere to the Trust Values, Expected Behaviours, and the GOSH Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers (2013).

What is the working environment like at GOSH?

GOSH fosters a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged, providing a positive and inclusive work environment supported by various staff networks.

Can I apply if I have a long-term health condition?

Yes, we encourage applications from individuals with long-term health conditions and are committed to supporting all employees in the workplace.

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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It aspires to offer outcomes for children in the top five in the world. The largest centre in the UK for children with heart or brain problems, and, with UCLH it is the largest centre in Europe for children with cancer. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, it works in partnership with the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH), part of University College London, and together they form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK, and one of the largest in the world. The hospital at Great Ormond Street is the only exclusively specialist children's hospital in the UK. It does not have an Accident and Emergency department and largely only accepts specialist referrals from other hospitals and community services. The population of children served by the hospital is characterised by those with multiple disabilities and/or health problems and rare and congenital (present at birth) conditions.