Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 390-NR-WAC-BA-6902
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £25,760 Per Annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker Paediatrics
Band 3
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join us as an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within the Paediatric Department.
You will be expected to undertake care that meet the needs of the patients, working within the Trust's policies, procedures and unit philosophy. As a CSW, you will provide a seamless service and high-quality care to patients, working collaboratively as part of the paediatric team, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
It is expected that the Clinical Support Worker will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of nursing tasks in line with the Trust’s career pathway.
So, if this sounds like the role for you - please apply today.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the attendance process by accurately recording patients demographic details
- To assist patients with personal hygiene as instructed.
- Assist patients with eating and drinking.
- Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately reporting
- Report any abnormalities to the nurse in charge
- Carry out observations as instructed by the nurse in charge and escalate any concerns appropriate in line with policy
- Enable patients to access appropriate toileting facilities. Collecting and disposing of body wast
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with children/young people
- Experience working in healthcare setting
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Experience working as team
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a paediatric ward, children's hospital, or community paediatric service
- Experience supporting children with complex health needs or disabilities.
- Experience taking and recording basic observations under supervision.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education (GCSES OR EQUIVALENT)
- Willingness to complete relevant mandatory training
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level in care or equivalent qualification Care Certificate
- care certificate
- Safeguarding children training
- Basic Life support or paediatric first aid training.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisha Jobin
- Job title
- Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- extension-37028
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