Paediatric Clinical Support Worker

As a paediatric clinical support worker you will be working under the guidance of the nursing team and senior sister to deliver high quality clinical care to our patients. You will be competent in completing clinical observations on patients and escalating appropriately to the nurse in charge. You will be a valuable member of our team and in return we will invest in our staff with a comprehensive induction programme and providing further training and paths for progression. To assist the nursing team to provide high quality care to our patients. To work within the multidisciplinary team and utilize effective communication to promote excellent patient care. Perform clinical observations on patients. To help patients meet their hygiene and nutritional needs Support the nursing team with enteral gravity feeding of patients. Help escort patients safely throughout the hospital to different locations Help maintain ward IPC standards Maintain training compliance. Complete Fire warden Training. It is essential that we promote professional behaviour which supports our trust values. As the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a Trust making a genuine difference to local health outcomes. The Trust is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services, alongside extensive community services. A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space. Our strategy is aligned to delivering exceptional care together while supporting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We offer clear career development pathways, access to training and education, and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

• To provide the highest standard of nursing care for patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• To carry out assigned tasks including direct care and indirect care as delegated by the nursing team.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both verbal and non verbal.
• Demonstrate high standards in record keeping.
• Support registered nursing staff with clinical treatments and investigations as appropriate, to the level of knowledge and skill.
• Escort of patients to other departments within the hospital. Ensuring patient safety & dignity is maintained.
• Chaperone Patients, during clinical examinations as and when required, ensuring the patient's privacy and dignity is maintained throughout.

• Adherence to Trust Infection Control Policies

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