# Senior Clinical Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-support-worker/8edf3ae3-4e66-4e04-865e-aaef7664405b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-support-worker/8edf3ae3-4e66-4e04-865e-aaef7664405b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: full time & part time hours available - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2025-11-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-11-11T13:52:46.934Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics/Paediatrics-v7479566 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7479566?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Permanent Senior Clinical Support Worker required to join our Outpatient team! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in the Outpatient Department, caring for children aged 0-18 across Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Northern General, Ryegate Assessment Unit, Centenary House, and the new NCCHT building which is due to open in 2026. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with children and families. Our clinics cover different specialties, focusing on family-centered care in partnership with parents and the healthcare team. You will assess patients, plan care, and support a safe, effective environment. You will also assist with clerical tasks, stock maintenance, and equipment management. Previous paediatric experience and an NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare (working towards Level 3) are desirable. You’ll develop practical nursing skills under the guidance of qualified paediatric nurses. We offer part-time and full-time hours, with clinics running primarily Monday-Friday between 8 am and 6 pm, along with some evening and weekend shifts. If you’re passionate about making a difference in children’s healthcare, we’d love to hear from you! ### Main duties of the job Reporting into the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include: - Assist nurses in providing compassionate care to children and families. - Perform hygiene tasks, including personal care, tracheostomy care, catheterization, and wound dressing under supervision. - Support feeding, including tube feeding, oral feeding, and recording intake. - Monitor patient conditions, take observations, and report findings. - Help with assessments, venepuncture, and blood glucose monitoring. - Help maintain a safe environment through equipment checks, cleaning, and patient transfers. - Support families, especially in distressing situations, and assist with communication. - Participate in departmental tasks, including stocking, filing, and maintaining cleanliness. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour. *** This role has been assigned the occupation code  6131 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles. Diversity Statement At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite ## Job Details Permanent Senior Clinical Support Worker required to join our Outpatient team! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in the Outpatient Department, caring for children aged 0-18 across Sheffield Children’s Hospital, Northern General, Ryegate Assessment Unit, Centenary House, and the new NCCHT building which is due to open in 2026. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with children and families. Our clinics cover different specialties, focusing on family-centered care in partnership with parents and the healthcare team. You will assess patients, plan care, and support a safe, effective environment. You will also assist with clerical tasks, stock maintenance, and equipment management. Previous paediatric experience and an NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare (working towards Level 3) are desirable. You’ll develop practical nursing skills under the guidance of qualified paediatric nurses. We offer part-time and full-time hours, with clinics running primarily Monday-Friday between 8 am and 6 pm, along with some evening and weekend shifts. If you’re passionate about making a difference in children’s healthcare, we’d love to hear from you! ## Job Description Reporting into the Ward Manager, your responsibilities will include: ## Responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour. *** This role has been assigned the occupation code  6131 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles. Diversity Statement At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite ## Person Specification ### Attributes **Essential** - Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern - Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues - Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers - Ability to take part in personal development reviews - Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks **Desirable** - Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment - Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity ### Experience **Essential** - To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting - Worked in a customer facing environment **Desirable** - Worked with children and young people - Worked within the National Health Service ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment - Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults - Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection - Control principles - Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills. - Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers - Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team - Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability and work independently - Ability to prioritise workload and own time - Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations **Desirable** - Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider - Advanced IT skills ie Level 2 IT qualification - Current Food hygiene certificate - Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings ### Qualifications/Training **Essential** - GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent - Vocational Award Level 2 in Health - To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health - To hold evidence of completing a Care Certificate or have completed in-house Band 2 competency package. - Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area **Desirable** - Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [sch local benefits summary (pdf, 120.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2368) - [senior clinical support worker jdps (pdf, 226.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9726976) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.