Job summary Our Short Stay Paediatric Assessment Unit and Inpatient ward at the Conquest Hospital in Hastings offers you a choice of working with children and young people. At ESHT we believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we endeavour to provide a comprehensive preceptorship programme to support each individual in feeling valued and motivated within their role. We can provide a bespoke career development pathway by using our highly motivated Practice Educator to support the appraisal process and regularly assess your skills and learning needs. We believe those who would like the option to progress professionally within Paediatrics should be provided the opportunity to do so. Main duties of the job Your role will be to support the registered nurses within both ward and day unit areas. You will provide some direct care to children under the supervision of registered nurses. The is also a large focus on playing with the children to gain their co-operation especially during medical procedures. You will be expected to support the play specialist/playworker within your role. You will be expected to learn how to take blood and also support the child during blood taking. You will also need to ensure that all infection control precautions are adhered to. About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 374-LB4098-2 Job locations Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonards On Sea TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths Care Certificate Desirable Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care Desirable Relevant experience working in the NHS Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths Care Certificate Desirable Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care Desirable Relevant experience working in the NHS 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonards On Sea TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)