Job summary Paediatric Clinical Support Worker Division: Women, Children and Young People Care Group: Children and Young People Band: 2 Salary: £23,615 per annum/pro rata Interview Date: 25th November 2024 We are recruiting for a Paediatric Clinical Support Worker who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. To work as part of the Paediatric Team to deliver high quality, family, centred care for children and young people on the Paediatric Unit under the supervision of the senior paediatric team. Main duties of the job Understand and adhere to Family Centred Care within the Paediatric Unit Ensure that all Unit and Hospital policies and guidelines are adhered to. Maintain correct records and reports as per Unit and Hospital policies Ensure the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and their families and staff at all times Maintain confidentiality Maintain at all times a good standard of professional relationships with relatives and visitors Promote a good relationship with colleagues Adhere to mandatory Health and Safety Trust requirements Our values are B old, E very Person Counts, S haring and Open and T ogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time ? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 275-2411CSW-PAED Job locations Medway Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 2NS Job description Job responsibilities Undertake supervised tasks and procedures linked to the unit competencies which are specific to the immediate care environment Ensure all documents are completed accurately and in a timely manner Assist and support children, young people and their families at all times Promptly report and changes or concerns to a registered nurse Job description Job responsibilities Undertake supervised tasks and procedures linked to the unit competencies which are specific to the immediate care environment Ensure all documents are completed accurately and in a timely manner Assist and support children, young people and their families at all times Promptly report and changes or concerns to a registered nurse Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of a General Education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent NVQ 2 in Healthcare/QCF Diploma in Health Level 2 or equivalent in area of speciality or an equivalent level of working experience within a similar role Care Certificate Programme to be completed over a specified 6 months period, if not obtained prior to commencement Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of taking clinical observations Understanding the requirements of Patient Confidentiality Knowledge of Hospital Systems Knowledge of Manual Handling of patients, using lifting aids Can demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Support Workers role in the Paediatric Unit Experience Essential Working with children Some experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Hospital or Registered Care setting Customer Care Experience Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers Skills Essential Communication verbal and written Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff Ability to project a professional manner and approach Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of a General Education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent NVQ 2 in Healthcare/QCF Diploma in Health Level 2 or equivalent in area of speciality or an equivalent level of working experience within a similar role Care Certificate Programme to be completed over a specified 6 months period, if not obtained prior to commencement Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience of taking clinical observations Understanding the requirements of Patient Confidentiality Knowledge of Hospital Systems Knowledge of Manual Handling of patients, using lifting aids Can demonstrate an understanding of the Clinical Support Workers role in the Paediatric Unit Experience Essential Working with children Some experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Hospital or Registered Care setting Customer Care Experience Commitment to working in partnership with patients/carers Skills Essential Communication verbal and written Ability to follow clear instructions and feed back to senior staff Ability to project a professional manner and approach 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 Medway NHS Foundation Trust Address Medway Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 2NS Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)