Paediatric Health Care Assistant (HCA)
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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Paediatric Health Care Assistant (HCA)
The closing date is 09 November 2026
Job summary
The Galaxy Paediatric nursing team forms part of the Integrated Children's services at Barnet Hospital and is part of the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Galaxy manager with responsibility for the assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.
He/ she is expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to work as part of the nursing team at Barnet Hospital
He/she will provide care at Galaxy without supervision to facilitate the prevention of admission or reduction in hospitalisation. He/ she will act as an effective clinical support for students.
The post holder will work as part of the Galaxy Nursing Team with support from the band 5, band 6 and band 7 Sister. To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation of evidence-based care to children and their families and carers, and work in a collaborative manner with other agencies to ensure a seamless service for the children.
Circumstances may arise for the post holder to assist in providing clinical cover in all areas of the paediatric unit.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Children's Nursing Team, being directed by the team leader / band 6 in prioritising day to day work and in managing case load.
To perform health care assistant procedures to a high standard in accordance with the Royal Free Clinical Practise Guidelines and policies.
To be competent in the recognition and management of life-threatening emergencies in children and be able to escalate accordingly.
To participate in child protection procedures including attendance at case conferences with the team leader / band 6.
To be responsible for highlighting and identification of child protection concerns to the team leader/ child protection lead and auctioning concerns through child protection procedures.
To maintain confidentiality and safekeeping of records.
To organise workload in line with clinical priorities.
To work as part of the Children's Nursing Team, being directed by the team leader / band 6 in prioritising day to day work and in managing case load.
About us
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
Welcomeall of the time
Confident because we are clearlycommunicating
Respectedand cared for
Reassured that they are always in safe hands
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346 a year Inclusive of Outer HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-NMUH-8324547
Job locations
Barnet Hospital
Barnet
EN2 3DJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the assessment, planning and provision of skilled nursing care in negotiation with the child and their families / carers.
To work in partnership with parents and other carers, empowering them to safely care for their child within the community setting.
To support children and their families by linking with the statutory, voluntary, and associated services available on an individual basis.
To ensure effective liaison with other agencies, as deemed appropriate, relevant to the child's needs.
To liaise closely with the MDT both in the community and the hospital settings to provide a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the child and the family.
To act as an advocate for the children and their families.
To participate in the safe and effective transfer of patients to adult services with the support of the team leader / band 6.
To teach children and their families using evidence-based practise ensuring that the teaching is relevant and up to date. Ensure teaching programmes are tailored to meet the needs of the family.
To promote healthy lifestyles by using opportunities to deliver health education and to participate in relevant local events.
To assist in the development of nursing policies and individualised care plans, allowing children to have their care delivered outside a hospital setting, and support the parents/ carers to deliver that care where appropriate.
To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.
To assist with the development of policies with non-paediatric colleagues, which facilitate smooth transition to adult services.
To participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, research and audit activities.
To adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service, patients, or departmental need.
To assist in the development of nursing policies and individualised care plans, allowing children to have their care delivered outside a hospital setting, and support the parents/ carers to deliver that care where appropriate.
To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.
To assist with the development of policies with non-paediatric colleagues, which facilitate smooth transition to adult services.
To participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, research and audit activities.
To adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service, patients, or departmental need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the assessment, planning and provision of skilled nursing care in negotiation with the child and their families / carers.
To work in partnership with parents and other carers, empowering them to safely care for their child within the community setting.
To support children and their families by linking with the statutory, voluntary, and associated services available on an individual basis.
To ensure effective liaison with other agencies, as deemed appropriate, relevant to the child's needs.
To liaise closely with the MDT both in the community and the hospital settings to provide a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the child and the family.
To act as an advocate for the children and their families.
To participate in the safe and effective transfer of patients to adult services with the support of the team leader / band 6.
To teach children and their families using evidence-based practise ensuring that the teaching is relevant and up to date. Ensure teaching programmes are tailored to meet the needs of the family.
To promote healthy lifestyles by using opportunities to deliver health education and to participate in relevant local events.
To assist in the development of nursing policies and individualised care plans, allowing children to have their care delivered outside a hospital setting, and support the parents/ carers to deliver that care where appropriate.
To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.
To assist with the development of policies with non-paediatric colleagues, which facilitate smooth transition to adult services.
To participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, research and audit activities.
To adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service, patients, or departmental need.
To assist in the development of nursing policies and individualised care plans, allowing children to have their care delivered outside a hospital setting, and support the parents/ carers to deliver that care where appropriate.
To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in line with Trust and departmental risk management policies.
To assist with the development of policies with non-paediatric colleagues, which facilitate smooth transition to adult services.
To participate in the governance of the department in areas including risk management, research and audit activities.
To adapt, and quickly respond to changes in service, patients, or departmental need.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
- Experience of working as a team
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Previous care work experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Recognition of a person's right for privacy and dignity
- Awareness of Safeguarding issues
- Knowledge of risk management
Desirable
- Aware of quality and safety standards and departmental audit requirements
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Committed to attending further training and development as identified
- Ability to work well within a team
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
- Experience of working as a team
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Previous care work experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Recognition of a person's right for privacy and dignity
- Awareness of Safeguarding issues
- Knowledge of risk management
Desirable
- Aware of quality and safety standards and departmental audit requirements
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Committed to attending further training and development as identified
- Ability to work well within a team
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Barnet
EN2 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Barnet
EN2 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Paediatric Senior Sister
Claire Corcoran
02082165201
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,630 to £32,346 a year Inclusive of Outer HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-NMUH-8324547
Job locations
Barnet Hospital
Barnet
EN2 3DJ
United Kingdom
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