Band 3 Health Play Assistant/Nursery Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The available vacancy is at Barnet, Edgware and Chase Farm hospitals.
The post-holder will be required to work cross sites
Main duties of the job
The main part of this role will be to work within areas, which includes inpatient ward, day surgery/ambulatory ward, and children's outpatients. You may also be required to work with children in other units that children are seen within the Trust.You will need to have experience working with babies, children and young people in a healthcare setting. In return you will have the opportunity to expand your skills, access training and be supported in your professional development.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
- To accompany children/young people to other departments within the hospital as appropriate with or without an accompanying nurse. For example, supporting children in the theatre anaesthetic room. MRI etc.
- To provide preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures, distraction therapy and post procedural activities/support.
- To encourage and support parents to join in play with their child/young person.
- Use communication skills to talk to children and families, report any issues to nurse in charge. Including any safeguarding issues.
- Support distress parents/carers when their child has gone into theatres or at any other distressing time.
- Contribute to written reports or assessments of children/young people as required. Including day to day continuous documentation.
- To always behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite.
- To help create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that is child friendly.
- To liaise closely with the MDT to provide a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the child and the family.
- To have knowledge, respect and understanding of cultural needs of children/young people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds.
- Act as an advocate at all times for both children and their family, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
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Experience of working with babies/children and young people in hospital setting
Experience of effective working as a team member
Experience of working with parents and extended families
Experience of working with children with special needs including those with challenging behaviour
Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training childcare and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with babies/children and young people in hospital setting
- Experience of effective working as a team member
- Experience of working with parents and extended families
- Experience of working with children with special needs including those with challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- A full understanding and ability to apply preparation, distraction therapy and post procedure play skills
- Basic knowledge of child protection policies and relevant health legislation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families and staff
- Basic competency using word and excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of NAHPS professional code of conduct and its application in practice
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
