Paediatric Care Support Worker

• Meet and greet children, young people and their parents / carers arriving for clinic and perform diagnostic tests as required such as urine testing, BP, height and weight measurement
• Ensure that patient's notes are checked prior to clinic and that pre-clinic tests are requested and the appropriate results are available in the patient's notes (or on the ICE system).Ensure that equipment is clean, in working order and patient safety is maintained at all times. Maintain a working knowledge of incident reporting and emergency procedures
• Chaperone patients undergoing examinations and provide assistance to the medical team and nursing team as required
• Maintain consulting rooms by stocking up equipment and documentation as required. Ensure that all patient information is kept up to date reporting any queries to senior staf
• Work under the instruction of a Registered Nurse or clinician and when assessed competent perform area specific duties following local and national guidelines

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Essential

• 5 GCSE's Grade C or above, including Math's and English
• NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience
• Calm and confident under pressure, able to communicate sensitively and tactfully with patients, carers and staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Evidence of paediatric knowledge.