Health Care Assistant - Specialist Childrens Services

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. About us This is a great opportunity to become part of Specialist Children's Services and to work across two important clinical areas, developing your experience of both Community Paediatrics and children with complex health needs. You will work alongside experienced healthcare professionals within a multidisciplinary environment, with opportunities to learn and develop your skills. The existing Band 3 framework includes supervision, appraisal, continuing professional development and further training. If you are passionate about supporting children and families and would like to develop your career within Specialist Children's Services, we would love to hear from you., 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 Childrens Services. Job description, 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 Childrens Services.

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, Education and Qualifications Essential

• Numeracy and Literacy skills required to keep accurate records and administer medicines (if appropriate)
• Spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
• NVQ L3 or equivalent
Previous Experience Essential
• Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with the general public
• communicating with a range of different people
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
Desirable
• Healthcare/NHS or similar experience in community or hospital settings Volunteer sector
• Experience in a caring role
• Previous experience in mental health setting or working with adults suffering from mental health problems
Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential
• Numeracy and Literacy skills required to keep accurate records and administer medicines (if appropriate)
• Spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
• NVQ L3 or equivalent
Previous Experience Essential
• Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with the general public
• communicating with a range of different people
• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
Desirable
• Healthcare/NHS or similar experience in community or hospital settings Volunteer sector
• Experience in a caring role
• Previous experience in mental health setting or working with adults suffering from mental health problems