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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need GCSEs in English and Maths, NVQ Level 2 in Health/Social Care, Care Certificate, experience with children, teamwork skills, and a caring, professional approach.
  • You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, communicate effectively, follow standards under supervision, exercise autonomy, demonstrate best practices, and uphold Trust values.

Requirements

  • 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 (e.g. University Certificate of Competence in Principles of Children & Young People Healthcare, advanced diploma, Higher apprenticeship Level 3) or Healthcare Support Worker Level 2
  • Evidence of accepted* Care Certificate achievement (*Accepted care certificate achievement must evidence online/workbook component in addition to workplace based skills acquisition and assessment. We do not accept Care Certificates gained solely via an online platform.)
  • Willingness to develop and undertake in-house study
  • 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. Including: oNutrition and hydration oDignity and respect oInfection control oSafeguarding vulnerable people oHealth promotion Confidentiality
  • Able to provide essential care to patients as directed
  • 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
  • Previous experience in participating in audits, clinical trial programmes and training
  • 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
  • Able to contribute to service improvement

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 are required for the Healthcare Assistant position?

Applicants must have GCSEs (Grade 4 - 9) in English and Mathematics or equivalent, an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or similar, and evidence of a completed Care Certificate with both online and workplace assessments.

Is previous experience with paediatric patients required?

While direct experience working with children/young people is highly desirable, it is essential to have demonstrable experience in providing patient care in a hospital setting or community healthcare/hospice setting.

What is the salary for the Healthcare Assistant role?

The salary ranges from £30,039 to £31,088 per annum, inclusive.

How many hours is the Healthcare Assistant role?

This position is full-time.

What should I expect during the application process?

The selection process will be fair, open, and consistent, focusing solely on your abilities and merit as measured against the criteria for the role.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position offers opportunities for in-house study and further development.

Will I need to undergo a background check?

Yes, this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Is there a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace?

Yes, Great Ormond Street Hospital is committed to fostering a culture where all staff are valued and respected, promoting diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organization.

Can someone from outside the UK apply for this position?

Yes, applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Is there a requirement for current UK professional registration?

Yes, applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further details can be found on the NHS Careers website.

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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.