Senior Healthcare Assistant

3 weeks ago

Orpington, United Kingdom King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Would you like to work in a busy Level 2 Local Neonatal Unit unit? An opportunity for Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant to be based on the Local Neonatal Unit at Princess Royal University Hospital Site has become available. The post holder will be expected to work across the Special Care, High Dependency and Transitional Care areas of the unit.

To be eligible for this post you must be an experienced healthcare assistant ideally within Paediatrics/Neonates. You will be expected to provide safe, family centred care to a designated group of neonates and families in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse in line with an agreed plan of care.

Main duties of the job

To uphold and display the Trust values of Kind Respectful Team. To provide safe, family centred care to a designated group of patients and families in a specialised care setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse. To play an active role within the multidisciplinary team, communicating and collaborating effectively with both the nursing and medical team as well as a range of other professionals. Identify risks and concerns to safety or experience, taking appropriate action within their scope of practice and escalating to the NIC/Medical Team. Providing breastfeeding advice and support to mothers. Providing feeding support and advice. Attending to cares and feeds. Monitoring and documenting observations, escalating any concerns. Cleaning and maintaining equipment. Re-stocking cupboards and stocks.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide and monitor safe, family centred care to a designated group of patients, service users and families in a range of care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse. To support the registered nurse and contribute to the on-going assessment and care planning of patients and service users in order to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and well being. To act in the best interests of patients and service users to promote and prevent ill health and contribute to their integrated care. To monitor the condition and health needs of patients and service users on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required. To attend relevant internal/external study days. To comply with the Trusts Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This will require you to: Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures. Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing. Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines. Participate in required training and supervision. Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, or GCSE grade A-C or 4-9, O-level grade A-C or have a NARIC/ENIC which compares the qualification to UK GCSE. Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship or equivalent healthcare qualification such as a NVQ Level 3, a Btec Level 3 or higher. Evidence of completion of the Care Certificate.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous experience working with children/babies.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic.

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