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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 day(s) ago
Reference: 310-CYPF-8165015
Job summary
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Based in Child Development Centre, City Care Centre, Peterborough on Monday to Friday basis. To support Community Paediatricians undertaking a range of health clinics, requiring basic observations of children and young people, play and support during clinic appointments.
As the first point of contact for parents/carers and children coming to the CDC for appointments, the Healthcare Assistant is responsible for providing a friendly welcome and carrying out clinical observations as required. The applicant will have excellent communication skills and be able to support children and young people with a range of complex medical needs.
Ensuring the clinical areas in line with Infection control policies- preparing clinical spaces, providing appropriate equipment and toys every day. Completing routine infection control checks of CDC is an essential responsibility of the Healthcare Assistant to maintain compliance with CQC standards.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out duties to ensure the smooth running of clinics in the child development centre.
- To deliver specific nursing interventions, social and play tasks.
- The post-holder will also be expected to undertake some clerical duties.
- To act under direction of qualified professionals.
- Work alongside other Child Development Centre (CDC) staff to provide both a quality and child friendly service.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.
Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.
To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
All appointments for new employees to CPFT are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.
Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
310-CYPF-8165015
Job locations
Child Development Centre
Thorpe Road
Peterborough
PE3 6DB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
1. To deliver care to patients, carers and their families adhering to the philosophy of family centred care.
2. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues to progress their care. This may include patients who have cognitive impairment or difficulty communicating.
3. To act as a chaperone for vulnerable children and young people as per Chaperone policy.
4. Promote the health, comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life for children and young people. To empathise with the patient and carer. To be sensitive to individual patient needs, expectations and cultural beliefs.
5. To provide distraction and assist in helping children and young people with their coping strategies undergoing any procedures that they may find distressing.
6. Keeping the consultation and assessment rooms and other areas used by the children, young people and their families, or used by the staff on behalf of the patient, clean and orderly. Liaise with estate services with regard to cleaning.
7. Ensure first line resuscitation equipment maintained in line with trust policy.
8. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, disposing of clinical waste, rubbish and soiled linen appropriately and in the preparation of examination areas.
9. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. photocopying / faxing / filling out lab forms / checking stationary stocks.
10. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.
11. Develop and expand caring relationships with children, young people and their families through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills as a member of CDC services.
12. To liaise and communicate effectively with members of the CDC team as well as the childrens community nurses and other clinicians using CDC.
13. To maintain good communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, via face-to-face meetings and virtual meeting platforms.
14. Attend staff meetings and any other relevant meetings as requested.
Assist and facilitate in the promotion of good working relationships within the team and the wider context of inter-agency working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
1. To deliver care to patients, carers and their families adhering to the philosophy of family centred care.
2. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues to progress their care. This may include patients who have cognitive impairment or difficulty communicating.
3. To act as a chaperone for vulnerable children and young people as per Chaperone policy.
4. Promote the health, comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life for children and young people. To empathise with the patient and carer. To be sensitive to individual patient needs, expectations and cultural beliefs.
5. To provide distraction and assist in helping children and young people with their coping strategies undergoing any procedures that they may find distressing.
6. Keeping the consultation and assessment rooms and other areas used by the children, young people and their families, or used by the staff on behalf of the patient, clean and orderly. Liaise with estate services with regard to cleaning.
7. Ensure first line resuscitation equipment maintained in line with trust policy.
8. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, disposing of clinical waste, rubbish and soiled linen appropriately and in the preparation of examination areas.
9. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. photocopying / faxing / filling out lab forms / checking stationary stocks.
10. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard.
11. Develop and expand caring relationships with children, young people and their families through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills as a member of CDC services.
12. To liaise and communicate effectively with members of the CDC team as well as the childrens community nurses and other clinicians using CDC.
13. To maintain good communication with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, via face-to-face meetings and virtual meeting platforms.
14. Attend staff meetings and any other relevant meetings as requested.
Assist and facilitate in the promotion of good working relationships within the team and the wider context of inter-agency working.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Basic nursing skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs/disabilities
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to all our families, children and young people.
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3/NNEB or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Basic nursing skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs/disabilities
Other
Essential
- Positive approach to all our families, children and young people.
- Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
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).
Additional information
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
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Child Development Centre
Thorpe Road
Peterborough
PE3 6DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Child Development Centre
Thorpe Road
Peterborough
PE3 6DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)