Sirona care & health CIC

Clinic Assistant for Community Paediatrics

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Job summary

This role supports the delivery of a high quality and efficient outpatients service to the 0-19 years population across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) within community clinic settings.

This role will help to facilitate the smooth running of clinics ensuring notes, relevant documentation and equipment are available to support both health professionals providing clinics and children, young people and families attending.

This role combines a range of clinical and administrative tasks and works takes place across a variety of settings in Paediatric Outpatient Clinics.

You will be required to travel in and around BNSSG to meet the requirements of the post

Main duties of the job

To prepare children to see the doctor by weighing, taking blood pressure and measuring them, and support the doctor by carrying out other appropriate tasks for which training will be provided.

To arrange and hold clinics for children who need regular reviews of height, weight and blood pressure.

To support the On-call clinical team with any Child Protection medicals.

To ensure a safe, welcoming environment for children and young people with a range of needs and abilities, and their families.

To understand a range of communication styles that can support the needs and preferences of the children, young people and their families.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make arealdifference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities forallour colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Date posted

29 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

083-6076394-DH

Job locations

Kingswood Hub

Alma Road

Kingswood

BS15 4DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills or experience
Level 3 Safeguarding training or willingness to complete

Experience & Skills

Essential

Experience of working with children and young people.
Experience of working as part of a team, with ability to work both autonomously and under direction as an effective member of the multi professional team
Awareness of child protection policies and procedures
Ability to efficiently use IT packages including: Microsoft word, excel, outlook and EMIS
Ability to communicate and relate effectively with children, young people, adults and colleagues using a variety of communication systems

Desirable

Experience working in a health clinic environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills or experience
Level 3 Safeguarding training or willingness to complete

Experience & Skills

Essential

Experience of working with children and young people.
Experience of working as part of a team, with ability to work both autonomously and under direction as an effective member of the multi professional team
Awareness of child protection policies and procedures
Ability to efficiently use IT packages including: Microsoft word, excel, outlook and EMIS
Ability to communicate and relate effectively with children, young people, adults and colleagues using a variety of communication systems

Desirable

Experience working in a health clinic environment.

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.