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Out Patient activity and day case admissions to the children’s hospital have increased dramatically over the last few years. As a result we have redesigned the skill mix within our unit to incorporate band 3 Health Care Support Workers working across both units.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who has proven skills in effectively communicating with children and their families and previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker in an acute children’s environment. An SVQ/NVQ level 3 or HNC in Children and Young People’s Health & Wellbeing would be an advantage but not essential as targeted training can be delivered to up skill the person with the desired personal qualities and experience. If the successful candidate does not possess competencies required for the role at interview they will be appointed to band 2 initially. Upon successful completion of the training and competencies, banding will be uplifted to band 3.
You must be able to work well within different teams of people and be able to plan and organise your workload within the realms of the job description.
The post holder will be involved in the care of both medical and surgical patients in the case unit both including admissions, measurement of vital signs and transfers to and from theatre or scan. The post also involves attending to children in the outpatient department and undertaking the relevant observations required. The post holder will be supervised directly and indirectly by a registered nurse who is responsible for the delegation of work. A 0.5 WTE phlebotomist is in post and out with their hours and during their annual leave the senior HCSW will undertake any phlebotomy services required in the two units.
This post will require excellent manual dexterity and hand eye co-ordination and a level of fitness that enables the staff member to be on their feet for much of the day.
Working hours currently would be Monday-Friday between the hours of 07.30 and 1800. Days worked would need to be flexible (i.e. applicants who can only manage fixed days will not be considered) and the hours are likely to be worked across 3 days in the week.
Informal enquiries would welcomed
Interview Date 3rd January
Sue Danby
Senior Charge Nurse
Bleep 4350 va switchbaortd 0345 456 6000
Or 01224 550345 (Voicemail available)
e-mail - sdanby@nhs.net
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on 3rd January 2020