NHS
Job title:
Healthcare Assistant PICU
Company
NHS
Job description
- Working under the supervision of the qualified nursing staff, the HCA will participate and support the members of the multi-disciplinary team in delivering high quality patient care.
- If you are looking to work in a friendly supportive environment, thrive on a challenge and want to make a difference why not apply for one of our Healthcare Assistant Posts.
- You will support our trained nurses in Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Paediatric Step Down Unit (PSDU).
Main duties of the job
- We are a national centre of excellence in many specialised areas including trauma, neurology, cardiac, cancer, renal transplantation and stroke.
- The role would suit a candidate who is energetic whilst still able to face the challenges of mundane duties with enthusiasm and commitment.
- You should possess good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- A kind, caring, compassionate and professional attitude is essential along with being able to work in a busy environment.
- No previous experience or qualifications are required as we will provide support and training to assist you in developing your skills.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face to face interview.
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
About usSt George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.Date posted12 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£29,029 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number200-6711117-GO-SMBJob locationsSt. George’s University HospitalsBlackshaw RoadLondonSW17 0QTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the proposed role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the proposed role.Person SpecificationEducationEssential
- Basic literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in acute care or willing to undertake
ExperienceEssential
- Previous work with general public
Desirable
- experience as a HCA
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative and minimal supervision.
- Able to work under pressure.
KnowledgeEssential
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Willingness to take new responsibility
Person SpecificationEducationEssential
- Basic literacy and numeracy
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in acute care or willing to undertake
ExperienceEssential
- Previous work with general public
Desirable
- experience as a HCA
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work on own initiative and minimal supervision.
- Able to work under pressure.
KnowledgeEssential
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Willingness to take new responsibility
Expected salary
£29029 per year
Location
South West London
Job date
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:01:11 GMT
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