Children's Nursing Assistant

Job overview

We are recruiting for  2 x Children's Nursing Assistants at Band 3 to join our team on Ward 19 - Paediatrics.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys being an integral part of a ward team, someone who can work under pressure, manage tasks, be kind, show initiative and has a positive attitude towards work. The successful candidate will have experience of working with children in hospital, excellent communication and organisational skills and a positive approach to change.

Please note - this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• The Children’s Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the care team appointed to support registered practitioners in delivering identified nursing support for specific care, to a defined group of patients with specific medical and/or mental health needs.
• The post-holder will undertake a range of activities under the indirect supervision of an appropriately qualified or professionally registered practitioner, having received training and being assessed as competent in the activities required, working within a degree of initiative and within a set framework, reporting to the accountable nurse.
• Participating in assessment of care and reporting assessments to accountable nurse.
• To be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team caring for children and liaising with other specialties as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.