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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Support Worker

The closing date is 03 February 2026

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Job summary

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to become part of our friendly, welcoming Paediatric team.

Please note that this is a Part Time position, 34.5 hours per week.

You'll play a key part in carrying out duties to support all staff in the care of babies, children and their families.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required.Please do not useAI softwarefor completion of your application for this role.

What We Offer:

Paid employment while completing your apprenticeship.
Structured training and development wrapped around these posts.
Supportive team environment to work within.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

Main duties of the job are:

To ensure all ward facilities and equipment are tidy, clean and available for use for children, parents and staff.
To clean cots, beds, incubators and medical equipment as required.
Ensure all areas are kept well stocked as necessary.
Maintain stock usage and report shortfalls to the senior sister for ordering.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to developing our workforce and supporting career progression. These Band 2 roles include:

Level 2 Health Care Apprenticeship
Care Certificate training

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,768 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-VG199

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirement details.

Some of the core tasks include:

Ensure ward facilities and equipment are tidy, clean and available for use forchildren, parents and staff.
Clean cots, incubators, and nurseries as required.
Cleaning of medical equipment.
To assist families resident in family rooms as requested by nursing staff.
Ensure family rooms are kept clean and comfortable, make up beds asneeded.

If you would like to have a look around our department please contact us on the below details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirement details.

Some of the core tasks include:

Ensure ward facilities and equipment are tidy, clean and available for use forchildren, parents and staff.
Clean cots, incubators, and nurseries as required.
Cleaning of medical equipment.
To assist families resident in family rooms as requested by nursing staff.
Ensure family rooms are kept clean and comfortable, make up beds asneeded.

If you would like to have a look around our department please contact us on the below details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of dealing with the general public

Desirable

Experience in a healthcare setting
Experience of manual handling
Experience on a hospital ward

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly
Basic numeracy and literacy
Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Special Requirements

Essential

Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays

Values and Behaviours

Essential

We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust

Care Experience

Essential

Experience in UK care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of dealing with the general public

Desirable

Experience in a healthcare setting
Experience of manual handling
Experience on a hospital ward

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly
Basic numeracy and literacy
Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
Ability to work with minimal supervision

Special Requirements

Essential

Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays

Values and Behaviours

Essential

We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust

Care Experience

Essential

Experience in UK care

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)