Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Children's Care Assistant - St Francis Ward, NSIC
Band 3
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
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
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working with children or in a rehabilitation health care setting
- Understands nature of HCA duties
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of working in a busy environment
- Experience of working with children and young people with a disability and providing personal care
Education, Qualifications & training
Essential criteria
- Secondary Education GCSE Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team patients and carers in English
- Courteous with patients and other both internal and external
- Have knowledge and insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Able to work within a team setting
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Ability to work required shift pattern
Desirable criteria
- Has insight into the care needs of children/young people their families and carers
- Can demonstrate they can motivate self and other
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sara O'Shea
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01296 315806
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