Job summary Health care Support worker - Northbrook Children's ward Band 3 Are you looking for a new opportunity within the care of children? We are looking for an individual who wants to work with children in an acute healthcare setting; developing clinical skills and providing high quality care to children and families. An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated and supportive team working on Northbrook Ward. Main duties of the job Supporting the assessment and delivery of care to children and young people with a range of care needs within a 24/7 service Providing effective evidence-based care for patients under the supervision of qualified practitioners To work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team Developing enhanced clinical skills such as paediatric venepuncture and cannulation The Clinical Support Worker will ensure that they act within their sphere of competence at all times and be confident and accountable for their actions Evidence of excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment are essential for the role About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 251-FCSS6673-A Job locations The Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and person specification provided within application pack provided for this role Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and person specification provided within application pack provided for this role Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential NVQ2 Child Care/NNEB/City & Guilds Literacy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G) Numeracy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G) ESOL level 1 or equivalent (if English not first language) Desirable Food Handling Certificate Literacy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A-C IT Literate Numeracy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A-C ESOL level 2 or equivalent (if English not first language) Experience & Knowledge Essential Able to deal with confidential issues Basic understanding of normal child development Previous experience in a Health/Health Social Care role Desirable Basic understanding of normal child development Knowledge of health and safety Previous NHS experience Understanding NHS/Social care systems Skills & Ability Essential To be able to demonstrate the required behaviour in keeping with the Trust Values Good written and verbal communication in the English language Able to work without direct supervision Able to work within a team ffective patient/parent care skills Desirable Desire to increase knowledge/skills e.g. IT skills Other specific requirements Essential Must be 18 years or over Willingness to undertake further training Be able to demonstrate patience, dependability and motivation Should be able to work flexible hours on occasion Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential NVQ2 Child Care/NNEB/City & Guilds Literacy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G) Numeracy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G) ESOL level 1 or equivalent (if English not first language) Desirable Food Handling Certificate Literacy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A-C IT Literate Numeracy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A-C ESOL level 2 or equivalent (if English not first language) Experience & Knowledge Essential Able to deal with confidential issues Basic understanding of normal child development Previous experience in a Health/Health Social Care role Desirable Basic understanding of normal child development Knowledge of health and safety Previous NHS experience Understanding NHS/Social care systems Skills & Ability Essential To be able to demonstrate the required behaviour in keeping with the Trust Values Good written and verbal communication in the English language Able to work without direct supervision Able to work within a team ffective patient/parent care skills Desirable Desire to increase knowledge/skills e.g. IT skills Other specific requirements Essential Must be 18 years or over Willingness to undertake further training Be able to demonstrate patience, dependability and motivation Should be able to work flexible hours on occasion Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)