Paediatric Healthcare Assistant

Opportunity for a Paediactric Healthcare assistant at First Option Healthcare.

At First Option Healthcare we provide clinically led support to adults and paediatric service users across England based around our values; Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Collaboration and Ownership.

First Option Healthcare a trusted Complex Care provider, is recruiting for Paediatric Healthcare Assistant to join packages of care supporting a young child on a 2:1 , with a nurse, in their own home assisting with Tracheostomy, Ventilator, Peg feeding, suctioning.

Benefits:

• Working with a Service Provider and NOT an agency
• Stability and continuity of work
• Holiday pay
• Career progression within the business if this is something that interests you!
• Bonuses
• Weekly payments
• Carer and Nurse recognition Scheme
• Access to our shift booking app
• Revalidation support and CPD accredited training and much more!
• 24/7 Out of Hours on hand support, with Clinical Leads and Care Managers
• Opportunity to access to the referral fee up to GBP250 and signing up fee of GBP250 if you commit to certain amount of hours.

Skills and experience required for the job of a Paediatric Nurse

• Tracheostomy (Essential)
• Ventilation (Essential)
• PEG (Essential)
• Suctioning (Desired)
• Catheterisation (Essential)
• Cough Assist (Essential)
• Ensure care plans and other information are followed and any changes are escalated to clinical leads efficiently and safely
• Using complex care equipment and carrying out complex care procedures
• Supporting clients outside the home when required i.e medical appointments.

There is an occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

To be considered for this role you MUST:

- Have the right to live and work in the UK

- Have worked in the UK in a similar role for 2 years

Every successful offer of employment is subject to acceptable DBS clearance, references and completion of training.

Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for overseas candidates.