Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Previous Experience
Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
- Previous Experience
Experience of working with the general public
- Previous Experience
communicating with a range of different people
- Previous Experience
Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Previous Experience
Previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
- Education and Qualifications
Numeracy and Literacy skills required to keep accurate records and administer medicines (if appropriate)
- Education and Qualifications
Spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Previous Experience
Healthcare/NHS or similar experience in community or hospital settings Volunteer sector
- Previous Experience
Experience in a caring role
- Previous Experience
Previous experience in mental health setting or working with adults suffering from mental health problems
- Education and Qualifications
NVQ L3 or equivalent
Job overview
Come and join our Specialist Children’s Services team
We have an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join Specialist Children’s Services in Milton Keynes, based at our new Child Development Centre at Whalley Drive, Bletchley.
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work alongside our Community Paediatrics Team and Children with Complex Needs Nursing Team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe and child and family-centred care.
You will also help ensure that children and their families have a positive experience of our services, treating everyone with compassion, dignity and respect and supporting families to be involved in their child's care.
We are looking for someone who is kind, compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic, with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in working with children and families.
Experience of healthcare, the NHS, community or hospital services, or a caring role would be particularly valuable. An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is listed as desirable within the existing Band 3 person specification
Main duties of the job
Supporting Community Paediatrics and Complex Needs Nursing clini.Preparing and supporting clinic environments and helping clinics run effectivelyWelcoming and supporting children, young people and their parents/carers.Working alongside registered nurses, medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.Contributing to agreed care and clinical activities within your competencies and under appropriate supervision.Maintaining accurate and timely patient records.Recognising and escalating concerns appropriately, including safeguarding or safety concerns.Helping us to provide a positive, inclusive and child and family-centred experience.Contributing to the continued development and improvement of Specialist Children’s Services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Supporting Community Paediatrics and Complex Needs Nursing clinics.Preparing and supporting clinic environments and helping clinics run effectively.Welcoming and supporting children, young people and their parents/carers.Working alongside registered nurses, medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.Contributing to agreed care and clinical activities within your competencies and under appropriate supervision.Maintaining accurate and timely patient records.Recognising and escalating concerns appropriately, including safeguarding or safety concerns.Helping us to provide a positive, inclusive and child and family-centred experience.Contributing to the continued development and improvement of Specialist Children’s Services.
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.
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This advert is for Health Care Assistant - Specialist Childrens Services with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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