Paediatric Clinical Support Worker

Job overview

As a paediatric clinical support worker you will be working under the guidance of the nursing team and senior 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 comprehensive induction 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

Detailed job description and main 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 patient’s privacy and dignity is maintained throughout.
• Adherence to Trust Infection Control Policies