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Job summary

Main area
Emergency Medicine
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent: 37.5
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
321-MRC-6630630-B3
Employer
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
John Radcliffe Hospital
Town
Oxford
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/09/2024 23:59
Interview date
15/10/2024

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Care Support Worker - Children's ED

NHS AfC: Band 3

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

 

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

 

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

 

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values


 

Job overview

Band 3 Care Support Worker in the Children's Emergency Department

The Children's Emergency Department at The John Radcliffe Hospital currently has vacancies for Care Support Workers. 

We are a friendly team of skilled practitioners, who take pride in the quality of the care we provide in a fast-paced and demanding environment. We know the values of providing excellent care to the most vulnerable patients, at times of high stress for them and their families.

We are looking to recruit Care Support Workers who are motivated and proactive. Experience working within a health care setting or with children is essential. We can offer a supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development and progression through the Care Certificate. 

We can offer a range of flexible working options including long days, nights, weekdays and weekends. We can offer a flexible working pattern with set shifts. Please be prepared to discuss any requirements or planned annual leave at interview. 

Main duties of the job

The overall purpose of this role is to:

  • Assist qualified staff in the implementation of patient care programmes
  • Develop towards assisting the registered nurse in the planning of patient care
  • Carry out a range of patient care tasks in support of and supervised by a registered nurse
  • Record information detailing patient care given, under supervision of registered nurse
  •  Monitor and maintain equipment and environment of the unit, under supervision of registered nurse
  • In conjunction with the registered nurse provide support to more junior colleagues

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here  www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on main responsibilities.

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like an informal visit before applying.

Person specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
  • Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks
  • Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values

Education, training and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • To demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
  • Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self development
  • Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or working towards
  • Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England

Clinical Practice

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
  • Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
  • Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team
  • Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Fair Train work experience quality standard - gold standardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Embracing Equality Diversity InclusionDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joanne Soper
Job title
Childrens Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
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