Healthcare Assistant Paediatrics

2 weeks ago

Worthing, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly paediatric ward team.

We are currently seeking to recruit Healthcare Assistants on Bluefin Ward Worthing Hospital and are offering part-time hours.

We have 21 beds within our general Paediatric Ward taking patients from 0-18 years. The ward cares for patients with a range of medical, surgical, orthopaedic and oncology conditions and includes an High dependency area and CYPDU (Children and Young Person's Day Unit)

Previous experience in working with Children is desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and a child friendly approach are essential.

We will teach you everything you need to know by providing a structured programme in the first few months of starting with us at UHSx. From the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

The successful applicant will support the ward team in the fast paced, smooth running of the ward and will have excellent information technology skills and experience of IT systems.

Your role will include providing support to children and their families under supervision of the registered nursing team.

Previous experience in working with Children is desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and a child friendly approach are essential.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

**Build a career with us**: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Your role will include providing support to children and their families under supervision of the registered nursing team.

Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the RN. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the RN or Nurse in Charge.Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the RN. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the RN or Nurse in Charge.

Testing specimens and recording the results.

Under the supervision of the RN, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety

To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager.

Using IT systems as required

Supervision of the young person admitted with a mental health disorder.

To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection.

To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business.

To participate in quality assurance programmes as required.

To participate in the promotion of a positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times.

To be aware of and contribute to Clinical Governance arrangements/issues for area of work.

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