Health Care Assistant CDC Nursing

NELFT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Barking; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their children's team. You will be responsible for welcoming families, assisting during appointments, and supporting children with special needs. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, possess strong interpersonal skills, and have a willingness to learn. This role offers a supportive work culture and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate attitude, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet children and families on arrival and provide essential information.
• Assist medical teams with appointments and support children with special needs.
• Maintain clinical rooms and ensure timely clinic operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our children's team in CDC nursing. You will work with friendly and experienced staff committed to delivering a high standard of care to babies, children, young people (BCYP) and their families in Barking & Dagenham. This role involves supporting children attending the Child & Family Centre and being the first point of contact for their appointments.

Responsibilities

• Greet children and families on arrival at the Child & Family Centre and provide essential information and support.
• Assist across medical teams to support babies, children, young people and families during appointments.
• Take and record baseline measurements as appropriate (weight, height, head circumference, blood pressure).
• Gain training and support to complete ECG recordings as needed.
• Support children with special educational needs and disabilities, learning about different provisions within Children's services, and highlight safeguarding concerns from both service and safeguarding perspectives.
• Ensure clinics run timely and advise parents and children of any delays as directed by clinicians.
• Maintain clinical rooms in accordance with Trust infection control policies and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and seek advice if safeguarding concerns arise.
• Contribute to a positive induction process and participate in ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications and Skills

• We are looking for someone who is caring and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and who can adapt to the needs of BCYP with additional needs attending the centre.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a supportive environment; training is provided where required (e.g., ECG recordings).

Training and Induction

New starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undergo a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory and systems training and equipment allocation. The induction includes opportunities to meet the executive team, senior managers and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Induction will be held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.

Other Employment Details

• Probationary period applies to this post (internal applicants may be exempt depending on current probation status).
• High Cost Area Supplement – London: 15% of basic salary (minimum £4,551; maximum £5,735 per annum pro rata).
• Applications from local residents may be prioritized; visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

About Us and Benefits

NELFT is committed to working with local communities and reflects the people we serve. We are proud of our values and welcome diverse colleagues. We are a CQC rated Good Trust continually aiming for Outstanding, with sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway.

• Benefits include supportive networks for staff with disabilities or long-term conditions, flexible working opportunities, wellbeing support, and a variety of family-friendly measures.
• We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and have been recognised in Working Families Top 10 Employers. We offer development opportunities and a supportive, compassionate culture.

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For more information about NELFT careers and our culture, see our career materials.