Job summary
As a paediatric clinical support worker you will be working under the guidance of the nursing team andsenior sister to deliver high quality clinical care to our patients.
You will be a valuable member of our team and in return we will invest in our staff with a comprehensiveinduction programme and providing further training and paths for progression.PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
To assist the nursing team to provide high quality care to our patients.
To work within the multidisciplinary team and utilize effective communication to promote excellent patient care.
To help patients meet their hygiene and nutritional needs
Help escort patients safely throughout the hospital to different locations
Help maintain ward IPC standards
Maintain training compliance.
Complete Fire warden Training
It is essential that we promote professional behaviour which supports our trust values
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide the highest standard of nursing care for patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
To carry out assigned tasks including direct care and indirect care as delegated by the nursing team.
Demonstrate effective communication skills both verbal and non verbal.
Demonstrate high standards in record keeping.
Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigations as appropriate, to the level of knowledge and skill.
Escort of patients to other departments within the hospital. Ensuring patient safety & dignity is maintained.
Chaperone Patients, during clinical examinations as and when required, ensuring the patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout.
Adherence to Trust Infection Control Policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide the highest standard of nursing care for patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
To carry out assigned tasks including direct care and indirect care as delegated by the nursing team.
Demonstrate effective communication skills both verbal and non verbal.
Demonstrate high standards in record keeping.
Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigations as appropriate, to the level of knowledge and skill.
Escort of patients to other departments within the hospital. Ensuring patient safety & dignity is maintained.
Chaperone Patients, during clinical examinations as and when required, ensuring the patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout.
Adherence to Trust Infection Control Policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Health and social care level II or working towards or holds equivalent qualification
Desirable
- GCSE in English and Maths
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate Effective Communication skills
- Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary team
- Able to work with IT Systems
Desirable
- Recent experience of caring for children within a health care setting
flexibility
Essential
- Shift pattern to cover Mon-Fri, will be expected to work across the different areas of paediatrics if required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Health and social care level II or working towards or holds equivalent qualification
Desirable
- GCSE in English and Maths
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate Effective Communication skills
- Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary team
- Able to work with IT Systems
Desirable
- Recent experience of caring for children within a health care setting
flexibility
Essential
- Shift pattern to cover Mon-Fri, will be expected to work across the different areas of paediatrics if required
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.
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.
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).
