Healthcare Assistant - Holly Ward - Huntingdon | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Assists in providing an environment for children and their families, which is welcoming, friendly and non-threatening.

• Assists with patient care according to the care plan and under supervision of trained staff
• Carries out delegated nursing tasks subject to monitoring and evaluation by senior staff.
• Contribute to the wellbeing of patients ensuring their comfort and dignity is maintained.
• To deliver food and drinks to babies and children in line with their care plan including the making up of infant formula feeds.
• Escorting patients to other departments in the hospital and regional centres for investigations as required.
• Assists in ensuring that a high level of quality care is offered to patients attending the department.
• To work at all times as part of the health care team.
• To attend briefings, meetings and training sessions, as required
  
  An exciting opportunity has become available for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant to join our paediatric team within the Children's Unit. Whilst this position is for a Band 2, if the necessary criteria is met then successful candidates will be offered a Band 3 role in line with the recent re-banding of HCA's. For any successful candidates who do not meet the Band 3 criteria on appointment, we will expedite relevant training for you. Experience of working with children and families is required and the ideal candidate will be flexible, have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a busy environment., As a Healthcare Support Worker you will support the nursing team to deliver a high standard of care whilst putting the child and family at the centre of everything you do. You will be a part of an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking team. A flexible approach, good sense of humour and the ability to prioritise workloads is a must.
  
  Full training will be given to the successful candidate. Full and part time positions are available. All posts will be on internal rotation to days and nights.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications. We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area. As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.