Clinical Support Worker - Sheffield, United Kingdom - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated person, who enjoys working with children and their families to join our friendly and progressive team within the Uveitis service.
Uveitis cares for children and adolescents between the ages of 0-18 years with inflammatory eye disease which can also be accompanied by joint disease.
The role involves working in the Uveitis service. This service delivers Uveitis clinics in the eye department. Full training and orientation will be provided on the various inflammatory conditions and treatments as well as clinic duties.
You will assist qualified nurses in the delivery of care to children and their families.
You will need excellent communication & organisational skills & will be able to work well with all members of the multidisciplinary teams in providing excellent care to patients & families.
The registered nurse holds responsibility for initial assessment of the patient and planning that patient's care.They will delegate the duties as appropriate to the Senior Clinical Support Worker who will work independently or alongside trained staff to deliver all aspects of clinical care, within clearly defined limits, and attainment of defined competence.
Responsibility also includes clerical and administrative duties, including IT processes, stock maintenance and care, & cleaning and management of equipment.
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people.
Outstanding patient care
Brilliant place to work
Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place.
Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
There is an expectation for you to be flexible in order to provide cover to other clinical areas where there is an increase in service demand.
The Senior Clinical Support Worker will be expected to:
Work alongside or independently with qualified nurses or practitioners, including medical staff or the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of individualised care to children, young people and their families.
Carry out all duties in a professional, compassionate and courteous manner.
Demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced staff members and when delegated carry out training and assessments of their level of competence.
Ensure that no action or omission on your part is detrimental to the condition, safety, wellbeing and interest of the patients and families.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion - leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability - striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect - value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence - delivering a high-quality standard of care
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