Paediatric Clinical Support Worker Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Paediatric team is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated clinical support worker to work within the paediatric team.

It is an exciting time to join the paediatric team at Walsall due to the expansion and progression of our service. The paediatric team is leading the way in progressing virtual wards and a new team structure is creating a new dynamic way of team working. The paediatric department comprises of:

1. 21 bedded-inpatient ward,
2. 12 bedded PAU,
3. Surgical day case unit,
4. A Paediatric virtual ward,
5. Children Community nursing team
6. Children's Outpatients department.

We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated clinical support workers, with experience of working with children and young people, who are able to work as part of a team.

We require individuals with a team working approach who will be flexible to our service needs and passionate about delivering high quality care. In return we will offer a structured development package and the opportunity to be a valued member of our team.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 286,700, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a BME background and people with a disability as these groups are currently under-represented at senior level. We value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.

We support flexible working for all employees and prospective applicants.

Responsibilities:

1. To provide the highest standard of nursing care for patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
2. To carry out assigned tasks including direct care and indirect care as delegated by the nursing team.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills both verbal and non-verbal.
4. Demonstrate high standards in record keeping.
5. Assist in the taking of patient observations and plot accurately on PEWS chart.
6. Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigations as appropriate, to the level of knowledge and skill. This may include the escort of patients to other departments within the hospital, ensuring patient safety & dignity is maintained.
7. Chaperone patients during clinical examinations as and when required, ensuring the patient’s privacy and dignity is maintained throughout.
8. Adhere to Trust Infection Control Policies.

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Mar 2025.