About this role
Job summary
We are seeking compassionate, motivated and innovative Paediatric Clinical Support Workers who have experience working with children and young people and thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team across both our Paediatric Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), supporting children and young people requiring both emergency and elective care. The role offers a diverse range of clinical experiences and opportunities for professional development.
You will work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team alongside paediatric consultants, nursing colleagues, emergency department teams, specialist nurses, paediatric advanced clinical practitioners and physiotherapists. Together, we create a rich learning environment that encourages professional growth, collaboration and the continuous development of knowledge and skills, enabling us to provide outstanding care to our patients and their families.
If you share our values and are passionate about improving the experience and outcomes of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills within a supportive, inclusive and progressive team environment.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Complete and document Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS) accurately and promptly, recognising and reporting signs of deterioration to the registered nurse or medical team.
Undertake phlebotomy and collect blood samples from children and young people in accordance with Trust policies, training and competency requirements.
Support children and young people undergoing investigations, procedures and treatments, using age-appropriate communication and distraction techniques.
Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries appropriately, taking messages and escalating information to the relevant member of staff.
Assist with the completion and maintenance of patient records and documentation, both paper-based and electronic.
Support the coordination of appointments, admissions, transfers and discharge paperwork under the direction of registered staff
Ensure clinical areas are clean, tidy, safe and welcoming for children, young people and their families.
Maintain stock levels of clinical and non-clinical supplies, ensuring storage areas remain organised, safe and adequately stocked.
Ensure toys, play resources and ward facilities are maintained in a clean and safe condition.
Participate in daily cleaning schedules, equipment checks and infection prevention measures in line with Trust policy.
About us
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:
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We appreciate you completing the survey.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Band 3 Clinical Support Worker will undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction but not direct supervision of the registered staff and working as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
As a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker (CSW) you make a valuable and important contribution to the delivery of high quality healthcare, supporting the registered professional in the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate patient care. This job description is to be read in conjunction with the person specification for this particular job.
Professional Values
To act in a professional manner and ensure Trust standards are maintained and monitored to improve the quality of care to all who come into contact with the services provided by South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust
Uphold the Trust values and standards at all times.
Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential and meets Trust standards in line with the Data Protection Act
Demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work in order to maintain high morale and motivation within the team. Promoting a professional and positive working environment
To report any accidents or incidents as described by the Trusts policy and procedures ensuring an open and transparent culture.
To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and of other persons
To adhere to the Trusts dress code policy, maintaining a smart appearance at all times
To assist other wards, departments and teams within the Trust as and when required by service needs
To adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding e-mail and internet usage
To ensure children and adults are protected from abuse and avoidable harm and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Clinical Practice
To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered professional who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To assist in the supervision of other healthcare and support staff as directed.
To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts approved core task list for Clinical Support Workers/Healthcare Assistant without direct supervision.
To report to the registered professional any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the client or patients condition.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised care under the direction but not direct supervision of the registered professional.
To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a registered professional
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a registered professional, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To assist in the preparation of patients for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the registered professional.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy, maintaining a safe environment.
To adhere to Trust infection control procedures, demonstrating an understanding of cross infection.
To chaperone or escort patients as needed under the direction of the registered professional.
To support relatives demonstrating compassion and empathy under the guidance of a registered professional.
To assist with the discharge process for patients as directed by the registered professional.
Communications and Interpersonal Relationships
Welcome patients, relatives and visitors to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required. Being aware of barriers to effective communication and the means to overcome them.
Always introduce yourself in line with the Trusts privacy and dignity promises and the principles of good customer service.
To answer the telephone when necessary in a polite, courteous manner and pass on enquiries to the registered professional.
Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and coordinated.
Contribute to the reporting, handover and documentation of patient care as delegated by a registered professional maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Report incidents, accidents and complaints as per Trust Policy and to the senior professional on duty, ensuring an open and transparent culture.
Use the Trust information support system and other computer systems as required by the clinical area.
Team Working
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.
Promote a professional, welcoming and uncluttered environment; keep all storage areas safe, clean and tidy.
To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment in the clinical area including all equipment cleaning.
Ensure all waste and soiled linen is disposed of in line with Trust policy.
Participate in audit under the direction of the registered professional
Clean and check of beds, bed spaces and lockers in the patient area following discharge and in preparation for admission (inpatient areas only).
Ensure deliveries are stored correctly and stock maintained to the required level.
Support the house keeper with general house keeping duties, reporting as necessary essential cleaning needs (inpatient areas only).
Education, Training and Personal Development
To ensure attendance at mandatory training sessions, i.e. infection control, resuscitation and manual handling training.
To complete the Trusts Clinical Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant Induction programme.
To participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to achieve agreed set objectives.
To undertake training as necessary for the development of the post and the relevance of the department including IT and clinical skills.
To continue personal development in relation to identified objectives.
Maintain up to date knowledge of changes in policies and procedures relevant to the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Obtained an educational level of GCSE level A - C English and Maths or equivalent NVQ /Diploma level 3 or equivalent higher apprenticeship in healthcare Care certificate
Desirable
Paediatric Basic Life Support Paediatric phlebotomy
Experience Essential
Experience in delivering care to paediatrics and their families in a hospital environment Experience working as part of a team
Skills Essential
Evidence of competence in care skills Able to delegate work appropriately Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills Competent IT skills Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate clear and logical manner Ability to organise and prioritise workload Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes
Desirable
Evidence of competence in relevant specialist skills / tasks
Personal Essential
Able to work as part of a team Compassionate and caring nature Empathetic Reliable
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.
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Employer details Employer name South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Warwick Hospital
Lakin Road
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)