Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

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).

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

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)