• Job Description

  Req#: C9265-24-0809?language=en&page=16&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We would like to invite applications from person centered individuals who would like to make a difference to the experience of children, young people and families attending the children's out patient department.

  You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of senior colleagues, carrying out and recording routine measurements. There is scope to extend the role for blood taking and carrying out ECG monitoring following successful probation and training.

  Main duties of the job

  Work as an effective member of the team, providing high quality care for patients under the supervision of a registered health care professional. Promote good communication that supports the dignity, care and safety of the patients. Assist in maintaining a safe working environment and the provision of compassionate care.

  Provide a friendly, courteous and efficient reception service greeting parents and children upon arrival. Understand the work of the outpatient team and take a proactive role in ensuring the smooth running of all clinics.

  About us

  Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

  Our Excellence Values

  Compassion

  Accountability

  Respect

  Integrity

  Courage

  We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

  We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

  The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

  We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

  We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

  Date posted

  22 July 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  265-6440569

  Job locations

  Northampton General Hospital

  Cliftonville

  Northampton

  NN1 5BD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policiesrelated to security and confidentiality.

  The collection of specimens and transporting samples to the appropriate laboratories i.e. stool,urine, sputum and wound samples.

  Recognising the Equality and Diversity of patients, clients, relatives and multi- disciplinarygroups by supporting ant-discriminatory practice & acknowledging patients personal beliefsand identity.

  Maintaining a clean and tidy environment, including clinic rooms, store cupboards, sluice,treatment rooms and equipment used for procedures.

  Undertaking the cleaning of clinical equipment, according to policy and procedure. Makeeffective use of the infection control policy.

  Take and record vital signs as requested, i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and bloodpressure, oxygen saturation and reporting any abnormalities/concerns to the clinician.

  Undertaking the cleaning of examination areas, suction, oxygen, lockers and prepare for nextappointment, obtaining any essential equipment.

  Report any concerns / incidents relating to patient health, and safety of the environment to aregistered nurse/ healthcare practitioner

  Provide clear and concise verbal communication to patients, clients and multi-disciplinaryteams.

  Provide clear and concise written documentation as per Trust guidance.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policiesrelated to security and confidentiality.

  The collection of specimens and transporting samples to the appropriate laboratories i.e. stool,urine, sputum and wound samples.

  Recognising the Equality and Diversity of patients, clients, relatives and multi- disciplinarygroups by supporting ant-discriminatory practice & acknowledging patients personal beliefsand identity.

  Maintaining a clean and tidy environment, including clinic rooms, store cupboards, sluice,treatment rooms and equipment used for procedures.

  Undertaking the cleaning of clinical equipment, according to policy and procedure. Makeeffective use of the infection control policy.

  Take and record vital signs as requested, i.e. temperature, pulse, respiration and bloodpressure, oxygen saturation and reporting any abnormalities/concerns to the clinician.

  Undertaking the cleaning of examination areas, suction, oxygen, lockers and prepare for nextappointment, obtaining any essential equipment.

  Report any concerns / incidents relating to patient health, and safety of the environment to aregistered nurse/ healthcare practitioner

  Provide clear and concise verbal communication to patients, clients and multi-disciplinaryteams.

  Provide clear and concise written documentation as per Trust guidance.

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level Maths and English

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health Care

  Knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Understand the role of the healthcare assistant
  • Able to work in multidisciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • IT literate

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to keep clear concise records
  • Able to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds

  Personal qualities

  Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Good listening skills
  • Attention to detail

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level Maths and English

  Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health Care

  Knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Understand the role of the healthcare assistant
  • Able to work in multidisciplinary team

  Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • IT literate

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to keep clear concise records
  • Able to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds

  Personal qualities

  Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Good listening skills
  • Attention to detail

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northampton General Hospital

  Address

  Northampton General Hospital

  Cliftonville

  Northampton

  NN1 5BD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Northampton General Hospital

  Address

  Northampton General Hospital

  Cliftonville

  Northampton

  NN1 5BD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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