Band 3 - Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Alder Hey Outpatient Team as as a Band 3 Health Care Assistant.

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic individual to assist in delivering high standards of care and a positive patient experience for children and young people in our Outpatients Department. The post holder will demonstrate effective communication skills, working closely within the Outpatients Nursing Team and the wider multi-disciplinary team. Duties will include undertaking clinical measurements, observations and chaperoning,

Experience of working in a care environment with children/young people is advantageous, however an induction programme will be offered.

This role is offered as a full-time position (37.5hrs/week), across the working week – Monday to Friday.

Please note this job is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant is an integral member of the clinical team. They will assist and support nursing, medical, and other professional staff in the delivery of high standards of holistic family centred care to children and families. The post holder will provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families.

• The post holder will be an effective communicator in all aspects of their duties both in direct and indirect patient care.
• The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare teams
• The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations, to the prevention and control of infection in the clinical area
• The post holder will undertake delegated nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of which may be competency based.
• The post holder will assess and report risk to the nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and education of new staff.
• Take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support clinical team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Work without direct supervision using experience and knowledge to ensure the highest quality care is delivered

• Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Assist in the basic care required by patients in clinical settings.
• Assist with the education of new staff and students and ensure they are instructed in the procedures, routines.
• Create and maintain relationships with patients, parent/carers, offering advice and support where necessary. Accompany patients to other areas of the hospital for specialised treatment.
• Prepare patient for and assist with specific clinical and non clinical procedures appropriate to the clinical area.

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.