A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Health Care Assistant
Paediatric Outpatient Clinics
Band 3
Part time 22.5 hours over 3 days
We have an exciting new opportunity within our Paediatric Clinic, for a talented, highly motivated individual who wants to make a difference to our patient experience. We are looking for a caring and committed individual who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within this challenging and rewarding environment.
Experience of working with children preferred but not essential. The ability to deal sympathetically with babies, children and young people, along with their families, is essential. Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-professional team are critical to the success of the role.
Previous experience of working within an acute hospital setting is essential along with current experience in an acute setting. You should have also completed NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent level study.
Staff are expected to be flexible with their availability.
This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trust’s vision and values providing safe, high quality, compassionate, person-centred care to children and their families.
2. Support/supervise learners, new staff and junior staff where required.
3. Record patient information in accordance with local and trust policies.
4. Undertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from a registered healthcare practitioner.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Closing Date: 23rd March 2025
Interview Date: 4th April 2025
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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