Applicants Will Be Shortlisted Solely on the Extent to Which They Meet These Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION

This form lists the essential and desirable requirements needed in order to do the job.

Applicants will be shortlisted solely on the extent to which they meet these requirements.

Job Title: Medicine, Emergency and Critical Care Patient Care Assistant Part time Weekend 14 hours / Job ref no: CSS-0280-17
Grade: 1 / Department: Clinical Science and Services
Accountable to: Head Oncology Nurse / Responsible for: n/a
Evidence
Competency / Essential / Assessment
*A and/or I / Desirable / Assessment
*A and/or I
Training and education / Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care (Merit/Distinction) or
equivalent
L1 Function skills in numeracy and literacy or equivalent / A
A / Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management (Merit/Distinction) or equivalent / A
Knowledge and Experience / Previous experience in a busy small animal care environment
Previous experience of working in a team based environment
Experience in animal nutrition, grooming and handling / A/I
A/I
A/I / Experience of working in a small animal veterinary environment
Experience/understanding of small animal behaviour
Experience of caring for animals with illness or injury / A/I
I
I
Communication Skills
Communication Skills
Cont/d / Proficiency in computer literacy of Microsoft office
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
Ability to record and document clear accurate information
Ability to use tact and discretion when dealing with difficult situations / A
I
I
I
Teamwork and motivation / Self-motivation and motivation of team members
Ability to work on own initiative, with limited supervision
Ability to remain calm and assertive under pressure / I
A/I
I
Service Delivery / An understanding of the importance of infection control
Ability to understand the importance of an efficient stock control / A/I
A/I
Planning and Organizing / Ability to work in an organized and efficient manner with the ability to handle multiple tasks and to adapt to different routines / A/I
Teaching and learning support / Ability to provide instructions to colleagues new to a particular service or area / I / Experience of working in a teaching environment / I
Sensory and physical coordination / Basic level of coordination, dexterity and physical effort / I / Ability to use simple tools or equipment that are necessary for animal care / I

*A = Application Form I = Interview