Job overview

To work as a member of the ward or department team in the delivery of high quality care to patients and to ensure that children and families have positive experience when attending a clinic.

This post is an apprenticeship; applicants will be expected to successfully complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship course. Dedicated to the ongoing development of our staff, the Trust offers a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional growth, and at the end of your apprenticeship you will achieve a level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support. Applicants without level 2 English and Maths will be supported to achieve this level prior to taking their apprenticeship end-point assessment.

Eligibility for this apprenticeship

  • Applicants 18 years old or over.
  • Must have been resident in the UK / EU for the last 3 years (evidence needs to be provided)
  • If you already hold this level or higher level qualification in the same field, you are not eligible to apply for this position.
  • Continuation in the post will be subject to successful enrolment onto the apprenticeship within the first three months of employment, and will also be subject to you remaining on the course and successful completion.

    • ***Closing date is indicative only. This vacancy may close without notice when sufficient applications have been received. ***

    Main duties of the job

    To meet and greet children and families to the department and explain what is going to happen during their time within the department.

    To take height weight and head circumference measurements on each child coming for an appointment at the request of the nurse or doctor. To document these findings in the child electronic records or medical notes.

    To undertake vital signs i.e. TPR, oxygen saturations, blood pressure and urinalysis at the request of qualified nurse or doctor. To document these results in the child medical notes.

    To record and monitor vital signs if requested, recognise abnormalities and report findings to the medical team at Hackney Ark or in children’s OPD

    To prepare the clinic rooms in a timely manner ready for the next patient to arrive. To ensure that the room is kept tidy and well stocked.

    To print or order requests for investigations such as blood tests. Plus the proforma used in the medical notes.

    To clean toys as per the Toy Cleaning Policy.

    Maintain a safe and clean environment in accordance with infection control and risk policies.

    Working for our organisation

    Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

    We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

    Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard’s Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

    Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

    We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

    Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

    Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

    Person specification

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    Essential criteria

  • Sound general education
  • NVQ qualification or willingness to underake course
  • Good verbal communication and written english
  • ability to act on own initiative
  • caring for others
  • able to learn new skills
  • Understand the needs of children while in hospital or clinic environment

    • Desirable criteria

  • Care certificate
  • worked with children previously

    • Other Requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

    • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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