Job Description

The post holder will work as part of the wider health care team in providing high quality and compassionate care to the child/young person and family and will carry out clinical and non-clinical duties that your manager and other registered health practitioners delegate to you, in line with relevant standards, policies and protocols as required. You will also be expected to have completed the Care Certificate before applying for this role.
The candidates must have Paediatric experience with proof of Care Certificate
Candidates must have Healthcare Assistant experience and currently holds and can evidence a Care Certificate. Please read and follow and Person Specification requirements
Please note previous candidates need not apply
Main duties of the job

• To be able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• To demonstrate effective communication skills.
• To work within agreed ways of working, under indirect supervision of a registered health care professional (usually a Registered Nurse), following relevant standards, policies and protocols and always acting within the limits of your training and competence.
• To exercise autonomy within your given area of responsibility, being accountable for your work and reviewing the effectiveness of your actions.
• To demonstrate best practice and supervise others as required.
• To follow and demonstrate the Trust Values, Expected Behaviours and Core Values of Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012), and adhere to the GOSH Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers (2013).

About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
30,546 to 32,207 a year per annum inclusive, pro rata for part-time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
271-R&I-7701653B
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential

• Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team

Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential

• GCSE (Grade 4 - 9) in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills level 2 pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent recognised qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (e.g. University Certificate of Competence in Principles of Children & Young People Healthcare, advanced diploma, Higher apprenticeship Level 3) or Healthcare Support Worker Level 2
• Care Certificate
• Willingness to develop and undertake in-house study

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
• Knowledge and understanding of the health service
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of child/young person and their families. Including: oNutrition and hydration oDignity and respect oInfection control oSafeguarding vulnerable people oHealth promotion Confidentiality
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
• Able to provide essential care to patients as directed
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team
• Understanding of working with children/young people and their families who are critically or chronically ill
• Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care in a hospital or experience in caring for children/young people in a child/young person community healthcare/hospice setting
• Previous experience of working with children/young people
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Previous experience in participating in audits, clinical trial programmes and training

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to their work area
• Demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues
• Able to organise and work autonomously
• Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support workers

Desirable

• Able to contribute to service improvement

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential

• Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team

Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential

• GCSE (Grade 4 - 9) in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills level 2 pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent recognised qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (e.g. University Certificate of Competence in Principles of Children & Young People Healthcare, advanced diploma, Higher apprenticeship Level 3) or Healthcare Support Worker Level 2
• Care Certificate
• Willingness to develop and undertake in-house study

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
• Knowledge and understanding of the health service
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of child/young person and their families. Including: oNutrition and hydration oDignity and respect oInfection control oSafeguarding vulnerable people oHealth promotion Confidentiality
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
• Able to provide essential care to patients as directed
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team
• Understanding of working with children/young people and their families who are critically or chronically ill
• Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care in a hospital or experience in caring for children/young people in a child/young person community healthcare/hospice setting
• Previous experience of working with children/young people
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Previous experience in participating in audits, clinical trial programmes and training

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to their work area
• Demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues
• Able to organise and work autonomously
• Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support workers

Desirable

• Able to contribute to service improvement

Skills Required