Job Description

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
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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)
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0514
Job locations
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Care assistant supporting the Registered nurse within the care of Children and young people aged 0-18 years meeting basic hygiene and nutritional needs, daily observations and ensuring ward stocks are topped up and maintaned.
-To assist in triaging patients, completing demographic details and recording base-line observations.
-To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway.
-To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.
-To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
-To assist patients meet their personal care needs (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort).
-To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.
-To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
-To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care.
-To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bedarea is prepared for the next patient.
-To ensure treatment rooms and clinical areas are adequately stocked and tidy.
-To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner. Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Care assistant supporting the Registered nurse within the care of Children and young people aged 0-18 years meeting basic hygiene and nutritional needs, daily observations and ensuring ward stocks are topped up and maintaned.
-To assist in triaging patients, completing demographic details and recording base-line observations.
-To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway.
-To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.
-To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
-To assist patients meet their personal care needs (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort).
-To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.
-To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
-To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care.
-To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bedarea is prepared for the next patient.
-To ensure treatment rooms and clinical areas are adequately stocked and tidy.
-To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience. Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post. GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills. Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels. Understanding of the role of HCSW. Able to work as part of a team. Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality

Special Requirments
Essential

• Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to act upon own initiative. Good communication skills. Able to work under some pressure. Ability to show leadership

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Experience
Essential

• Computer skills. Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience. Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post. GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills. Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels. Understanding of the role of HCSW. Able to work as part of a team. Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality

Special Requirments
Essential

• Good verbal and written command of English. Ability to act upon own initiative. Good communication skills. Able to work under some pressure. Ability to show leadership

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Experience
Essential

• Computer skills. Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.

Skills Required