Job summary

We are looking for compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistants , who are passionate about

delivering the highest quality of care within the paediatric setting. The healthcare assistants work

alongside our Registered Nursing, and multi-professional team to provide on-going patient support

to the children and young people on the busy assesment area environment.

If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would

prevent you from taking this post. We are unable to sponsor Healthcare Assistants

without 2 years band 3 NHS experience.

If you are new to care you must complete a care certificate when you commence

employment with CDDFT and be paid band 2 until completion.

Please note this advert will close when sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

* Supporting Registered nurses in care of children and young people aged 0-18 years

* Daily observations

* Meal support throughout day

* Stocking up supplies and general ward tidiness

* Meeting hygiene needs of Children and young people

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients’ homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant’s chances of success

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 – Healthcare assistants – You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

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