Paediatric Clinical Support Worker

Job summary

We are looking for two enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Paediatric Healthcare Support Workers within Starlight Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and rewarding paediatric environment, supporting children, young people and their families to receive safe, high-quality and family-centred care.

The successful candidates will be passionate about caring for children and committed to delivering an excellent patient and family experience. You will be an effective communicator with a caring and professional approach, able to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds.

We are seeking individuals with experience of working with children, either within a healthcare setting or a related care environment. You should be able to demonstrate kindness, empathy and an understanding of the unique needs of children and their families during what can often be a stressful and challenging time.

Please note that completion of the Care Certificate is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Candidates invited to interview must bring their Care Certificate, completed workbook and supporting assessment documentation with them to the interview. These documents will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse. The post holder will develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.

The postholder will take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support the clinical team and promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for patients and their families.

***Please note that the advertised closing date is indicative only and this advertisement may close early without notice once sufficient applications have been received before this date.***

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.