Health Care Assistant needed in Whitehaven (Visa sponsorship available)

Key Responsibilities: Practice 1. Welcoming children and families 1.0 Welcome children and families to the Department- Ensure all areas are tidy and welcoming- Ensure ward signs and notices are up-to-date and easy to read- Ensure patient information material is accessible and up-to-date 1.1 Direct children and families to other areas and departments as required- Facilitate use of wheelchairs, pushchairs, etc. when required 1.2 Be aware and understand the guidelines relating to ChildProtection issues.

2. Ensure smooth running of outpatient clinics 2.0 Contribute to administration- Access PAS system, enter and retrieve basic data (admission,discharge, transfer) and log out- Make and receive telephone calls- Handle patient and relative enquiries- Contribute to data collection as required 3. Care of children and families 3.0 Undertake routine observations- Reassure and support child and family- Weight and height children, recording results on e-track- Obtain specimens required and once correctly labelled direct toappropriate laboratory 3.1 Attend consultations for chaperoning if indicated

3.2 Support families following consultation- Arrange follow-up- Help arrange transport- Arrange for further support/information if indicated in liaison with otherhealth professionals 3.3 Arrange specific equipment- Organise maintenance and replacement of equipment- Ensure adequate consumables are available for use 4. Maintains a safe environment 4.0 Infection control- Limit risk of cross-infection to patients and other staff through safedisposal of sharp and soiled items- Limit risk of cross-infection through appropriate cleaning of equipment,couches, trolleys and toys

4.1 Health and safety- Ensure that equipment is stored safely and repaired promptly- Ensure all potential hazards are stored out of reach of children- Ensure that entrances, exits and fire exits remain uncluttered- Attend regular updates on fire and manual handling in line with Trustpolicy- Advise parents/carers on appropriate health and safety issues- Maintain personal standards of health, security and safety5. Patient Well-being 5.0 Promote equality for all individuals- Promote anti-discriminatory practice- Maintain the confidentiality of information- Promote and support individual rights and choice within servicedelivery- Acknowledge individuals personal beliefs and identity- Support individuals through effective communications

5.1 Contribute to the ongoing support of patients, relatives and carers- Enable patients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional wellbeing- Act as an advocate for the child- Support members of the patients family during visits- Enable the family and friends of the patient to support the patient 5.2 Be aware of the vulnerability of children and young people- Have understanding of the potential for child abuse and be aware oflocal guidelines- Act to protect children by reporting concerns through relevantprofessionals 6. Teamwork

6.0 Contribute to the development of self and team- Contribute to My Performance Appraisal (MPA) with the manager orsupervisor- Contribute to team meetings within the department and across theService Unit- Contribute to suggestions to improve practice 7. Education 7.0- Attend education appropriate to HCA role- Identify development needs with team leader and ward manager through your MPA