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Job overview

The National Spinal Injuries Centre is a world-renowned specialist national centre for people with spinal cord injury – a centre that’s life-changing for everyone who comes into contact with it and the birthplace of the Paralympic Games. 

St Francis is the only dedicated unit for children and young people with Spinal Cord Injury. The complexity of their needs provides a unique environment in which to develop your practical skills and expertise

If you are highly motivated and can deliver exceptional levels of care alongside a commitment to developing our service we would like to hear from you

We are looking for a flexible, hardworking and committed Healthcare Assistant to join our enthusiastic team within the NSIC.

The position requires individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work under pressure, whilst delivering a high standard of care to our patients.  Team work is encouraged and you will work alongside qualified nurses in the delivery of care.

The successful candidate will essentially be tidy, punctual and well organised, able to demonstrate some initiative and predominantly a caring attitude.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Children’s Care Assistant carries out assigned tasks, including care of children and young people with spinal cord injuries, in support of and supervised by a Children’s Registered Nurse and /or designated Allied Healthcare professional (AHP). 

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. 

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.