Health Care Assistant

To promote an environment suitable for the care of the children, ensuring that the best interest of the child is paramount.

To ensure efficient and effective provision of the service by providing support to Nursing staff, Clinicians, Children, Young People and families

Please see Job Description for overview of main duties of the job.

Alder Hey has already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and have a broad range of hospital and community services, serving the local population of children, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for children from across Merseyside, Cheshire and parts of Lancashire, Shropshire and North Wales. Every individual makes a valuable contribution and Alder Hey is proud of its long history of providing pioneering and innovative healthcare to children and young people. The post holder must adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures at all times.

The Trust is committed to carefully screening all job applicants to ensure the safeguard of children and to an environment that promotes equality and embraces diversity. The trust operates a flexible working policy.

As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.

Please note this post may close the vacancy early when we have reached a maximum number of applications.

Education and Training

Essential: - Care Certificate/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a healthcare related topic; - English and Maths GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent

Experience

Essential: - Previous health care experience; - Basic nursing care

Desirable: - Paediatric health care experience; - Outpatient experience

Skills

Essential: - Additional clinical skills and competence appropriate to the work area; - Computer and keyboard; - Good communication skills

Desirable: - Experience of administration and clerical duties; - Competent in paediatric phlebotomy and capillary sampling

Personal Attributes

Essential: - Team Working; - Demonstrates Trust Values; - Reliable; - Time management; - Role modelling behaviour; - Organized

Desirable: - Able to prioritise tasks

Knowledge

Essential: - Confidentiality; - Patient Safety; - Family Centered Care; - Multi-professional Working