Healthcare Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,937.00 i £26,598.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Huntingdon/Cambridge, PE29 7HN |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9448-26-0052 |
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Main Duties and Responsibilities To deliver care to patients, carers and their families adhering to the philosophy of family centred care. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues to progress their care. This may include patients who have cognitive impairment or difficulty communicating. To act as a chaperone for vulnerable children and young people as per Chaperone policy. Promote the health, comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life for children and young people. To empathise with the patient and carer. To be sensitive to individual patient needs, expectations and cultural beliefs. To work in conjunction with the Paediatrician to promote and facilitate transitions to adult services To provide distraction and assist in helping children and young people with their coping strategies undergoing any procedures that they may find distressing. Keeping the consultation and assessment rooms and other areas used by the children, young people and their families, or used by the staff on behalf of the patient, clean and orderly. Ensure first line resuscitation equipment maintained in line with trust policy. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, disposing of clinical waste, rubbish and soiled linen appropriately and in the preparation of examination areas. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. photocopying / faxing / filling out lab forms / checking stationary stocks. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard. To work within the multidisciplinary Children's Community Specialist Nursing Service under the supervision of the senior case holders in order to provide individualised care to children and young people with complex and acute health needs, as specified by the childs protocols and in line with trust policies. To provide care in the community to children and young people with complex and acute health needs for which training and competency assessment will be required. This may include: All procedures relating to naso-gastric feeding and careAll procedures relating to gastrostomy/jejunostomyFinger prick bloodsPhlebotomyWounds and dressings Communication To participate in ensuring effective communication is maintained within the team through attending regular team meetings, clinical supervision and 1 to 1 with line manager. To complete accurate client records in line with trust policy, using electronic System 1 records and home records. To report on child/young persons progress to the clinical team at meetings or at shorter intervals, if appropriate To promote inter-agency working (Health, Social Services, Education and Voluntary Sector) in order to utilise all available resources in the development of projects for example child/parent held records for children with special needs. People Management Maintaining own personal development and requirement to take part in appraisal process. Clinical and Practice Governance Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. To maintain a safe environment including storage and disposal equipment. To receive and participate in child protection supervision provided by qualified staff To identify training needs and participate in personal appraisal, objective setting and review. Participate in approved research projects as appropriate Participate in Team Development Days Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed, or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. The post holder must participate in clinical and safeguarding audits as required Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team Participate in Clinical & Safeguarding supervision on a regular basis The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.