Paediatric Health Care Assistant (HCA)

To work as part of the Children's Nursing Team, being directed by the team leader / band 6 in prioritising day to day work and in managing case load.

To perform health care assistant procedures to a high standard in accordance with the Royal Free Clinical Practise Guidelines and policies.

To be competent in the recognition and management of life-threatening emergencies in children and be able to escalate accordingly.

To participate in child protection procedures including attendance at case conferences with the team leader / band 6.

To be responsible for highlighting and identification of child protection concerns to the team leader/ child protection lead and auctioning concerns through child protection procedures.

To maintain confidentiality and safekeeping of records.

To organise workload in line with clinical priorities.

To work as part of the Children's Nursing Team, being directed by the team leader / band 6 in prioritising day to day work and in managing case load.

To participate in the assessment, planning and provision of skilled nursing care in negotiation with the child and their families / carers.

To work in partnership with parents and other carers, empowering them to safely care for their child within the community setting.

To support children and their families by linking with the statutory, voluntary, and associated services available on an individual basis.

To ensure effective liaison with other agencies, as deemed appropriate, relevant to the child's needs.

To liaise closely with the MDT both in the community and the hospital settings to provide a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the child and the family.

To act as an advocate for the children and their families.

To participate in the safe and effective transfer of patients to adult services with the support of the team leader / band 6.

To teach children and their families using evidence-based practise ensuring that the teaching is relevant and up to date. Ensure teaching programmes are tailored to meet the needs of the family.

To promote healthy lifestyles by using opportunities to deliver health education and to participate in relevant local events.

To assist in the development of nursing policies and individualised care plans, allowing children to have their care delivered outside a hospital setting, and support the parents/ carers to deliver that care where appropriate.

To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.

To assist with the development of policies with non-paediatric colleagues, which facilitate smooth transition to adult services.

To participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, research and audit activities.

To adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service, patients, or departmental need.

To assist in the development of nursing policies and individualised care plans, allowing children to have their care delivered outside a hospital setting, and support the parents/ carers to deliver that care where appropriate.

To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.

To assist with the development of policies with non-paediatric colleagues, which facilitate smooth transition to adult services.

To participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, research and audit activities.

To adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service, patients, or departmental need.

The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:

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Reassured that they are always in safe hands

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