Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Paediatric Diabetes multi disciplinary team provides medical, nursing, dietetic and psychology coordination and case management of children with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The service works alongside multi agency and specialist Paediatric Nursing Services to ensure seamless pathways of care for patients. The family support worker is a new post fully integrated into the paediatric diabetes MDT team.

 A key part of the Family Support Worker role will be to guide and support the families in areas such as; social care support, referrals, financial/ benefits advice, along with signposting to appropriate community and social resources. Previous experience in children’s diabetes support work and advising on social care, referrals etc. is desirable. It is essential to have a child health, social care or equivalent and relevant qualification.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

You will attend paediatric diabetes clinics at the main hospital site to support with checking in patients and the smooth running of clinics.

 You will do finger prick tests to measure their HbA1c as well as measuring height, weight and blood pressure for all the patients attending clinic.

 You will attend the MDT team weekly meetings and support the nurses and staff within the team to achieve positive clinical outcomes for children, young people and their families and that these are evidenced by performance indicators such as activity data, targets and quality measures.

See job description for more main duties of job role.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.