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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • London

Requirements

  • Previous experience of working with children and young people in a health care environment or related setting is desirable
  • You will need to be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent patient care
  • You will be required to complete the National Care Certificate in the first 3 months of employment

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring clinics run efficiently at all times
  • Proficient in IT skills
  • The needs of children/ young people and their parents/ carers are met
  • Have a duty to recognise any safeguarding needs of our CYP and their families / carers
  • Promote health and wellbeing for all CYP
  • Provide day to day clinical assistance which will include phlebotomy, monitoring and reporting vital signs, conducting ECGs
  • Act as a chaperone as required for clinicians
  • Assist senior nurses working full time in the department and the multidisciplinary team
  • Be required to work flexibly in other clinical areas in the CYP division when required

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Healthcare Assistant position?

You need to be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Is prior experience necessary for the role?

Previous experience of working with children and young people in a healthcare environment or related setting is desirable.

Will additional training be provided?

Yes, the successful candidate will be provided with additional training to enhance the delivery of clinical care to our children and young people.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant?

Responsibilities include ensuring clinics run efficiently, meeting the needs of children and young people and their families, recognizing safeguarding needs, providing day-to-day clinical assistance, and assisting senior nurses.

Is there a requirement for IT skills?

Yes, proficiency in IT skills is required for this position.

Will the Healthcare Assistant need to work in other clinical areas?

Yes, you may be required to work flexibly in other clinical areas in the CYP division when needed.

What is the commitment to patient care at UCLH?

UCLH is committed to treating children and young people, their parents, and/or carers with kindness, inclusivity, respect, and compassion.

What professional development opportunities does UCLH offer?

UCLH provides educational opportunities for nurses at every level, enabling further development of continuing professional development, with exciting opportunities for career progression.

Is there a specific training requirement within the first few months?

Yes, you will be required to complete the National Care Certificate within the first three months of employment.

How does UCLH approach sustainability?

UCLH is dedicated to becoming a carbon net zero health service, with a target of net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

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Mission & Purpose

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.

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