About this role
Job summary
We are looking for Senior Clinic Assistants to join our team! You will support the delivery of high quality and efficient outpatients service to the 0-19 years population across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) within community clinic settings.
You will help to facilitate the smooth running of clinics ensuring notes, relevant documentation and equipment are available to support both health professionals providing clinics and children, young people and families attending.
This role combines a range of clinical and administrative tasks and works takes place across a variety of settings in Paediatric Outpatient Clinics.
You will be required to travel in and around BNSSG to meet the requirements of the post . We have both full time and part time roles available.
If you are looking to try your hand at this position, why not join us on a fixed term or secondment basis? We have a fixed term position for 28 hours per week available.
Main duties of the job
To prepare children to see the clinician by undertaking growth monitoring observations, including height, weight and blood pressure and support the clinician during clinic as appropriate. To arrange and hold independent clinics for children who need regular reviews of height, weight and blood pressure. To support the On-call clinical team with any Child Protection medicals. The role combines a range of clinical and administrative tasks. To understand a range of communication styles that can support the needs and preferences of the children, young people and their families.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make arealdifference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities forallour colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 or equivalent skills or experience Willing to attend/complete Level 3 Safeguarding training and required updates
Desirable
Level 3 Safeguarding training
Experience & Skills Essential
Experience of working with children and young people. Experience of working as part of a team, with ability to work both autonomously and under direction as an effective member of the multi professional team Awareness of child protection policies and procedures Ability to efficiently use IT packages including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and EMIS Ability to communicate and relate effectively with children, young people, adults and colleagues using a variety of communication systems
Desirable
Experience working in a health care environment. Experience of supporting colleagues
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.
Employer details Employer name Sirona care & health CIC
Address Across BNSSG
Drove Road
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 3NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)